UNISON Scotland responded to the consultation on “Redesigning the Community Justice System” in April 2013 in which we supported Option B to put the statutory responsibility for the strategic planning, commissioning and delivery of services firmly within the local authority, delivered by local planning frameworks (Community Planning Partnerships, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships or the proposed Health and Social Care Partnerships).
We are pleased, therefore, to welcome these proposals which give Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) the responsibility for the delivery of community justice services, and the key role of local authorities and other partners in co-ordinating delivery which allows flexibility for local delivery whilst retaining local democratic accountability, a key principle for UNISON Scotland…