Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South is encouraging local organisations which support victims of crime to apply for a share of over £700,000. The call comes ahead of the 4th August 2025 deadline for applications to the Scottish Government’s Victim Surcharge Fund. Since its launch in 2019, the fund has supported more than 5000 victims... Continue Reading →
Consultation on Children’s Hearings Age Range to Tackle Young Offending
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of a consultation on raising the age which young people can be referred to a children's hearing from 16 to 18. The Scottish Government’s consultation, which is open until October, also asks whether improvements are needed to the advice and support available for young people who are victims... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Warns of Increase in Scams During COVID-19 Crisis
MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has encouraged people in North Ayrshire to be aware of scams and fake news following an increase in reports across Scotland about scam emails, text messages, and doorstep callers. Across the UK there is evidence fraudsters are increasingly targeting members of the public, as well as organisations of all... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire: Safeguards for Victims of Crime Essential
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire today pressed the Scottish Government on the need for robust safeguards to be in place as prisoners access to mobile phones was announced. The MSP for Cunninghame South stressed the importance of ensuring that prisoners who have been convicted of domestic abuse will not be able to use these mobile phones... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 