Modernising justice: how configurable technology can transform the UK’s case management system
It has been well reported that the UK’s justice system is faced with increasing case backlogs and ever-more complex crime. The need for a more efficient and responsive system has...
The National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Assessment Framework 4.0 – but what’s new?
The National Cyber Security Centre is committed to regularly reviewing the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), addressing updated and new security controls in line with the shifting threat landscape. We take...
Crashing into a broken system: one man’s mission to digitise justice in Scotland
On the 22nd of February 2023, my life was violently and irrevocably altered. I was hit head-on by a driver under the influence of both drink and drugs, travelling at...
Building better justice together: people, partnerships and technology in Scotland
Scotland’s justice system is navigating a period of strain, marked by rising demand and the need to balance immediate pressures with longer-term reform. Prison numbers continue to increase and remand...
Officer-recommended stress management strategies – how global justice tech firm Axon supports policing mental health
World Mental Health Day is observed each year on October 10. At Axon, we take this day to honour the high-stress realities faced by those who serve, and the mental...
What Artificial Intelligence really means for policing
Chief Constables have a great opportunity to explore ways AI can address policing challenges. However, the focus should be on strategic use, not tech for tech’s sake – deploying AI...
How AI can support the justice system – boosting productivity, identifying risk and making informed decisions
A tough economic and social climate is stretching the criminal justice system to breaking point, leaving justice professionals with escalating caseloads and fewer resources to manage them. It has never...
The ‘Amazon Effect’ is driving online expectations to new heights – here’s how Scotland’s public services can keep up
Citizens now expect their interactions with public services to be on par with the best private sector experiences. Known as the ‘Amazon Effect’, this shift in expectations has been driven...
Transforming education in the justice system: how digital learning is unlocking second chances
In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, the value of education – particularly digital education – has never been more evident. Yet, for offenders in British prisons, access to...
AI can help ‘bridge gap’ for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation
Legacy technology systems are a persistent challenge across government departments in Scotland. They slow down development, increase operational risk, and make it harder to deliver modern, responsive services. Yet tackling...
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