🔥 Wildfire warning for Western Scotland 🔥
Very high risk of wildfire in this area for Thursday, 23 April.
Wildfires can destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Remember, there’s no such thing as a 'harmless' fire.
🚒 Help spread the word.
#NoHarmlessFires
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- We are now in the pre-election period. Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026. Read more: gov.scot/publications/s…
- Human trafficking is a serious crime that causes lasting harm. Ensuring victims receive the right support is essential. A new consultation seeks views on whether the guidance on support available to adult victims is clear, practical, and helpful. ➡️ bit.ly/47PwS7m
- Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice & information as part of reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme. A report laid in @ScotParl sets out progress so far. ➡️ow.ly/WyaB50YyHIv
- Disrupting serious organised crime remains a priority for @scotgov and partners on the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce. A new report sets out how @SOCTaskforce partners are working hard to target criminals and support communities. ➡️ow.ly/eVYz50YyEWm
- ScotGov Justice repostedReal progress is being made to realise shared ambitions of a Scotland free from violence against women & girls. Equalities Minister @kaukabstewart & @COSLA’s Cllr Chalmers visited Edinburgh Women’s Aid to launch the latest Equally Safe delivery reports: ➡️ow.ly/zCRU50Yy6yH
- ScotGov Justice repostedPolice officers in Glasgow are now using body worn video to help keep communities safe as we prepare for the Commonwealth Games. 👉🏼 scotland.police.uk/what-s-happeni… #PoliceScotlandBWV @scotgov
00:00 - ScotGov Justice repostedThe expansion to the Sheriff Court of the presumption in favour of the pre-recording of evidence for under 16s in certain solemn cases will come into effect on 30 March 2026. bit.ly/4rUWAOR
- A consultation is seeking views on a revised Code of Practice on how police should use search powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Read more: ow.ly/IKKJ50YxY9s
- An independent expert board has published its final report after ten months of oversight into deaths in custody at HMP & YOI Polmont. The report confirms 39 out of 43 recommendations have shown measurable progress, with 12 fully delivered. Read👉 ow.ly/Pq6n50YxY6L
- Ministers Siobhian Brown and @JimFairlieLogie recently met members of the Responsible Dog Ownership Expert Advisory Group to hear about progress on dog control, welfare and public safety.
- Earlier this week on National Social Work Day, Justice Secretary @AConstance23 launched Scotland's National Social Work Agency and announced almost £1 million of @scotgov funding to social work education, which will be delivered by @SSSCnews. ➡️ow.ly/TcNz50YwW43
00:00 - ScotGov Justice reposted🔥 Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland 🔥 Very high risk of wildfire in these areas for 20-21 March. Even the smallest spark can become a wildfire. Help protect our landscapes, wildlife, and rural communities. Share to help spread the word. #NoHarmlessFires















