Justice Committee review of Police and Fire services highlights improving picture but identifies `raft of improvements´ still required
(WorldNews Africa)

A review into the 2012 Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act - one of the biggest transformations of a public service since devolution - has concluded that, despite challenges, the reform has led to greater consistency of service across Scotland. This has particularly benefitted victims of crimes such as domestic or sexual abuse. Unification has also resulted in more equal access to specialist capabilities and support across both Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, two new reports from Holyrood`s Justice Committee have revealed. This has helped in areas such as more complex serious crime and extreme events. The Committee took evidence from a range of stakeholders five...