Pauline McNeill MSP
Pauline in Parliament
Last week I spoke in the debate on strengthening Scotland's cyber resilience.
We can never eliminate cyber-attacks- instead we need to work with our UK and European partners to improve our capabilities and conduct offensive cyber operations to disrupt and degrade the capabilities of adversaries.
The Lord Advocate and Solicitor General must be accountable to Parliament.
That is why I asked the First Minister during his statement for an assurance that Lord Boyd’s review into the roles of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General will include how Parliament will continue to hold them to account.
Criminal Justice Committee-Questioning the Scottish Government on an enhanced police provision for Glasgow: 07 Oct
I've had many constituents contact me about the use of weapons and incidents of violent crime in Glasgow, especially in the Garnethill and Sauchiehall Street area.
During last week's Criminal Justice Committee, I questioned the Cabinet Secretary about the consequences and transparency surrounding violence and youth crime on our streets .
I asked the First Minister why the public inquiry into the death of Emma Caldwell will only cover the period up to 2015.
The inquiry will currently now cover the critical period during which detectives are accused of ignoring damning evidence against Emma's killer.
We cannot let Emma's family endure another cover up.
Criminal Justice Committee-Questioning the Scottish Government on an enhanced police provision for Glasgow: 07 Oct
I've had many constituents contact me about the use of weapons and incidents of violent crime in Glasgow, especially in the Garnethill and Sauchiehall Street area.
During last week's Criminal Justice Committee, I questioned the Cabinet Secretary about the consequences and transparency surrounding violence and youth crime on our streets.
The SNP is failing Scotland’s cities and communities. Over the last 10 years, we have lost 1,000 police officers from our streets. This summer, Glasgow saw the consequences of the failure- with high profile incidents of violent crime and anti social behaviour. The lack of police officer visibility on our streets invites crime.
That is why I asked the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that Glasgow city centre has enhanced police provisions.
I asked the First Minister why the public inquiry into the death of Emma Caldwell will only cover the period up to 2015.
The inquiry will currently now cover the critical period during which detectives are accused of ignoring damning evidence against Emma's killer.
We cannot let Emma's family endure another cover up.
Police are required to attend a breach of bail call related to domestic violence within 24 hours.
During the Criminal Justice Committee on the 23rd September, I asked representatives from Police Scotland about what progress is being made to free up police officer time and meet these requirements.