Scotland's chief constable is set to appear at Futurescot's Digital Justice & Policing conference next week.
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We bring you a justice and policing special this week ahead of Futurescot's annual Digital Justice & Policing conference in Glasgow next week. There's still time to?REGISTER ?for the event, where the latest in AI and tech transformation for Scotland's justice agencies will be showcased.
Read that piece in full and the rest of our tech stories from the week. Don't forget to get in touch with your stories at [email protected] or send a tweet or DM to @futurescot_news, and please share with your colleagues.
JUSTICE
Digital justice measures face legal deadline
New digital justice legislation will have to be passed by December next year or temporary measures adopted during Covid will expire.
‘Progressive’ arrangements put in place during the pandemic, such as remote jury trials, fully virtual summary trials and virtual custody courts – along with electronic citations – are set to be made permanent according to new papers published by the Scottish Government MORE ?
Chief constable set to appear at the conference.
Scotland's chief constable is set to appear at Futurescot's Digital Justice & Policing conference next week.
Jo Farrell will set out Police Scotland's digital evolution during the event in Glasgow on Tuesday. MORE ??
Smart lockers key to police device management
Access to the right technology at the right time is critical for effective law enforcement. [Partner Content]. MORE ?
Polaris to power police efficiency?
Polaris Software Group was launched last month to support the Police in better serving their communities. Just over six months ago, CEO Kevin McCallum took on the role of leading a combined group of three software businesses: StarTraq Limited, Farthest Gate Limited, and JML Software Solutions Limited. [Partner Content].?MORE ?
Data shining light on child sexual exploitation
In the face of unprecedented global challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic, we have witnessed the profound impacts possible when treating crises with urgency and adopting a public health approach. I was privileged to see this myself at close quarters in a previous role when I helped provide data for the weekly Office for National Statistics surveillance reports on the coronavirus.?MORE ?
We are excited to invite you to Digital Justice & Policing 2024. Be part of the discussion as we bring together vital justice agencies in Scotland and internationally to explore how innovative, data-driven solutions, smart devices, cloud platforms, and, increasingly, AI are shaping the justice system in Scotland and abroad.?8 October 2024. TIC, Glasgow.?MORE ?
CYBER
Warning for elderly with rise in online scams
A cyber safety guide has been re-launched after worrying statistics showed 400,000 older people in Scotland have been targeted by online scams. The Cyber and Fraud Hub – launched by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland – has reissued the materials to help senior citizens stay safe on the internet.?MORE ?
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GOVTECH
Estonian digital know-how to aid Scottish govtech journey?
Nortal, the multinational strategic innovation and technology company made famous by its digital transformation of the Estonian government (‘e-Estonia’), is excited to bring its public sector capabilities to customers in Scotland for the first time and to join Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, Digital Scotland 2024. [Partner Content].?MORE ?
EDUCATION
New video games lab opens in Dundee
New lab spaces to support teaching and research activities for video games design and digital art have opened up in Dundee.
The Competitive Games Lab and Wacom Cintiq Lab have been added to Abertay University’s national Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education.?MORE ?
ENERGY
Ministers to review Bathgate battery storage plans
Ministers are set to review plans for a ￡130 million battery storage park outside Bathgate – which will store renewable energy and release it back to the grid when needed. The 200 megawatt facility – spanning three hectares – will provide extra resilience for electricity networks during periods of high demand.?MORE ?
FINTECH
Global intech firms urged to respond to Glasgow innovation call
A fintech innovation lab in Glasgow is leading on a UK-wide challenge with industry aimed at enhancing consumer outcomes with technology and data. FinTech Scotland, SuperTech (West Midlands) and eight industry collaborators have come together for an innovation call focused on Consumer Duty Outcomes.?MORE ?
BRIEFINGS?
Orkney to host R100 drop-in events
A number of drop-in events are being held across Orkney this week for folk to find out a bit more about the Scottish Government’s R100 initiative and the opportunities it brings for accessing faster broadband. Representatives from the Scottish Government and digital network Openreach, who are delivering the R100 contract rollout, will be visiting Harray on the Mainland as well as Westray, Sanday and Eday.?MORE ?
Scottish Esports launches as the national body for esports in Scotland
Scottish Esports – a Community Interest Company (CIC) – proudly announces its official launch as the national body dedicated to the growth and development of competitive video gaming in Scotland.?MORE ?
Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland - End Year Review 2023-24
The Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland sets out Scottish Ministers’ vision for making Scotland a digitally secure and resilient nation. The Framework is aligned to the UK Cyber Strategy, which outlines outcome pillars to improve national cyber security. Scotland contributes primarily to the Cyber Ecosystem and Cyber Resilience pillars in the UK strategy.?MORE ?
PUBLIC SECTOR IT CONTRACTS
National Records of Scotland awards information governance and data privacy services contract
National Records of Scotland has awarded a ￡218,000 information governance and data privacy services contract to London-based Azets Technology Solutions Limited.?MORE ?
Stirling Council awards digital mental health and counselling contract
Stirling Council has awarded a ￡61,000 digital mental health and counselling contract to London-based Kooth Digital Health Limited.?MORE ?
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