Direct Measures Webinar - Questions from the public

Closed 4 Dec 2024

Opened 20 Nov 2024

Contact

SPAStrategyandPerformance@spa.police.uk

Overview

Direct Measures (which include Recorded Police Warnings and Anti-social Behaviour Fixed Penalty Notices) were introduced in January 2016, replacing the Formal Adult Warning scheme.

Direct measures are a tool available to police officers to address specified offences where it is justifiable and proportionate. Guidance on their use is issued by the Lord Advocate and permits officers, in appropriate circumstances to resolve offending behaviour at, or near the time of the offence and in a proportionate manner. 

Direct measures ensure the offence is recorded and that victims can see justice delivered at the earliest point to the commission of the offence. This can also prevent people from entering the criminal justice system unnecessarily and allows those cases that need to proceed to court, to do so more efficiently

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority are hosting a webinar on 11 December 2024 on the use of Direct Measures. This event will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the legal and practical aspects of how police warnings are used and documented in the Scottish criminal justice system. We look forward to hearing from a range of speakers through keynote presentations and a panel discussion. 

The event will explain what direct measures are, their contribution to the overall justice system and highlight the framework and guidelines under which direct measures are used. The event will also explore any ethical or privacy concerns regarding the recording of direct measures against individuals.

Why your views matter

The most important part of the event will be the panel discussion, which will focus on answering questions submitted by the public.

Please contribute to the session by sharing your views or asking questions through this portal.

Events

  • Direct Measures Webinar

    From 11 Dec 2024 at 10:00 to 11 Dec 2024 at 12:00

    Our seminar will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the legal and practical aspects of how police warnings are used and documented in the Scottish criminal justice system.

    Participants will gain insights into the policies and procedures governing the recording of police warnings, the implications of these records on individuals' legal rights, and the role they play in criminal investigations and any future court proceedings.

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