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Police prosecution report appe
Scotland's police forces and the prosecution service should work together more effectively, according to a report.
Police have been urged to avoid delays by submitting reports to procurators fiscal within 28 days.
The HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland compiled the report.
It examined the reporting of offences and the subsequent actions of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
As part of the reforms, the report said police should see how they can do more to submit reports to fiscals within 28 days.
It said: "During 2003, there was concern about the increasing number of cases marked by Procurators Fiscal for 'no proceedings', due to police delay in submitting reports.
"The number of such cases in that year was exceptional, attracting political and media interest.
"However, late reporting had, for some time, been the subject of concern."
This led to 28 days being set as an "aspirational target" for 80% of reports.
Area fiscals have been urged to routinely share information with police about cases where the fiscal recommends no further action be taken, to help improve the quality of reports submitted by police.
Kenny McInnes, formerly Assistant Inspector of Constabulary, said: "This report shows that much has been achieved in improving case-management performance across Scotland.
"However, if meaningful progress is to be sustained, then Acpos (the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland), COPFS (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service) and their partners need to build on existing relationships and work together in a more co-ordinated way.
Further improvements
"We are operating at a time of significant criminal justice reform.
"Central to any change must be recognition that the public rightly, now more than ever, demand a justice system that doesn't just process offenders but recognises the needs of communities."
Lord Advocate Colin Boyd QC pledged action on the reforms proposed.
"Much has been done in recent years to increase efficiency between the police and the prosecution," he said.
"I welcome these recommendations which highlight where further improvements can be made.
"We are committed to ensuring that the report's recommendations are acted upon and a substantial number are already being progressed jointly with the police as a part of our approach to summary justice reform."
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