Reform of Summary Justice
In March 2005 the Scottish Executive published its proposals for taking forward the reform of summary justice in response to the recommendations made in the McInnes Report. The paper, "
Smarter Justice, Safer Communities" (Next Steps) can be accessed here:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/justice/sjrns-00asp.These proposals for reform will have a significant effect upon the way COPFS does its business and will be implemented via a combination of legislative measures and change to working practice. COPFS will work closely with colleagues in the Justice Department in the course of the implementation process.