§ 52. Mr. Lambieasked the Solicitor-General for Scotland if he is now prepared to reconsider his policy of non-harassment of travelling people.
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandThere is no general policy of non-harassment of travelling people. In relation to unauthorised camping by travelling people the policy has been that such cases are to be reported 10 the Crown Office. Each case is then considered by my noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate personally and a decision is taken based on the merits of each case and having regard to all the circumstances including the availability of alternative sites. In all other cases allegations of criminal conduct by travelling people are dealt with in the ordinary way by the procurator fiscal.