McArthur responds to news that more crimes will not be investigated

Responding to the press release from Police Scotland declaring that a pilot scheme which saw some crimes going uninvestigated will be expanded to the whole of Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:

"It's bizarre and Kafka-esque to see the police declare their trial a success because they have successfully not investigated some crimes.

"I can understand that this may free up officer time when evidence from CCTV or witnesses is limited but there is a risk that this move encourages criminals and breeds disillusionment in the public.

"The Scottish Government are risking a hollowed out police force which does not or cannot respond to reported crimes."