Janice R. Andrews
As a result of recent posts on social media by far-right leader Tommy Robinson, the Scottish government has promised a “robust and swift” reaction to any possible violence or public disorder. Robinson announced in July that there would be a “pro-UK peaceful protest” in Glasgow, which made people worry that there might be trouble. In response, Scotland’s prosecution service is getting ready for the chance of protests by putting in place steps to make sure justice is done quickly and keep people safe.
Actions Taken by the Scottish Government
The Scottish prosecution service has come up with a list of proactive steps that can be taken to stop any riots that might happen. Police Scotland has told prosecutors to work closely with them to make sure that any suspects caught for public disorder are quickly sent back to jail. Also, these cases will move quickly through the court system so that justice can be done right away.
Solicitor General for Scotland Ruth Charteris wrote to Audrey Nicoll MSP, who is in charge of the criminal justice committee of the Scottish Parliament, to stress how important it was to have a strong reaction. As a warning, she used the recent violence in England and Northern Ireland after the terrible deaths of three girls in Southport. The chaos that followed, which was caused by racism, hate, and prejudice, made it clear that we need to be alert and take action.
Charteris said that people caught in Scotland during these kinds of events should expect to be held in jail until their court date, and that officials would likely fight any bail requests. This method is meant to put public safety first and stop people from breaking the law again.
“To ensure that justice is delivered swiftly, prosecutors will prioritize such cases ahead of existing investigations in order to bring the accused before the court at the earliest opportunity,” he said. She also said that these plans would stay in place for as long as it takes to keep people’s trust.
How Ready Police Scotland Is
Even though there isn’t any specific information that suggests chaos is about to happen, Police Scotland has said they are ready to handle any situation that comes up. The police and prosecutors are working together to make sure that the reaction is organized and successful.
Police The Scottish Government’s stand against hate crimes shows that Scotland is even more dedicated to keeping the peace. Charteris said again that Scottish officials have everything they need to deal with these kinds of crimes, whether they happen in person or online. She promised that anyone who broke the law out of hate or bias would be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
What the government thinks about activities on the far right
In his speech to the Scottish Parliament, First Minister John Swinney condemned the recent chaos in England and Northern Ireland. The violence, he said, was “thuggery pure and simple,” caused by racism, far-right ideas, and dislike of immigrants. Swinney made it clear that this kind of behavior has no place in Scotland or anywhere else.
“We cannot take the view that we may be immune from related disorder occurring on our own doorstep,” Swinney said. He stressed how important it was to avoid bias, discrimination, and false information that could lead to more bloodshed and hate.
He made it clear to anyone in Scotland who was thinking about doing the same thing: “Their actions will not be tolerated, they will be dealt with robustly, and criminal actions online will be taken just as seriously.”
Scotland is getting ready for possible trouble, and the government and police are working together to keep things safe and in order. The prosecution service’s plans for quick and strong actions, along with Police Scotland’s readiness, show a strong dedication to making sure that any unrest or public trouble is dealt with quickly and that justice is done right away.
