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Advisors' Analysis

In this section, you will find information about how the Authority uses information and insights from other sources to support its work.

The Authority's research team are regularly horizon scanning and reviewing information from a wider range of sources to support our scrutiny and oversight of policing in Scotland.

You can read our most recent analysis below. Previous publications can be found in the Publication Library. 

Vision for Justice Framework Thematic

Our advisors have reviewed Vision for Justice in Scotland plans and framework. This item highlights the Three Year Delivery Plan and accompanying Measurement Framework to deliver the Vision for Justice in Scotland. 

HMCIS Thematic review of policing Mental Health in Scotland

Our advisors have analysed the HMCIS Thematic review of policing Mental Health in Scotland. This item discusses the recent review conducted by HMICS into the policing of complex mental health-related incidents and impacts on workforce concern. It discusses the need for a whole-system response; highlights findings related to leadership, vision, and delivery; and identifies recommendations with relevance to policing oversight.

Reviewing Scotland’s Approach to Antisocial Behaviour

Our Advisors have reviewed Scotland’s Approach to Antisocial Behaviour. The Scottish Community Safety Network and the Scottish Government were asked by Ash Regan MSP (former Minister for Community Safety) to review antisocial behaviour in Scotland. This item discusses the findings of the review and its recommendations.

Tony Blair Institute Reform Articles

This series of articles is based on research commissioned by the Tony Blair institute on how research demonstrates the need for “a new era of invention and innovation, based on radical-yet-practical ideas and genuine reforms that embrace the tech revolution”.

The reports look at public polling on policing, the case for reform of policing and the case to reform the wider criminal justice system.

Whilst the initial polling is based on a UK-wide cohort, the cases for reform are based upon England and Wales only.

Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board Annual Report 2023

Our Advisors have reviewed the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board Annual Report 2023. In this publication you will find analysis, highlights and key insights from this publication which support our scrutiny and oversight of matters related to equality, diversity and inclusion.

HMICS Annual Report 2022-23

Our Advisors have reviewed the HMICS Annual Report 2022-23. In this publication you will find analysis, highlights and key insights from this report which support our scrutiny and oversight of policing in Scotland.