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Murder statistics error revealed | Murder statistics error revealed |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Alcohol was a factor in twice as many murders as previously thought due to a mistake in official figures. | Alcohol was a factor in twice as many murders as previously thought due to a mistake in official figures. |
Last year, figures were published showing drink played a part in 19% of such incidents but the actual figure should have been 41%. | Last year, figures were published showing drink played a part in 19% of such incidents but the actual figure should have been 41%. |
It means 57 people accused of murder in 2005/6 were reported to have been drunk at the time. | It means 57 people accused of murder in 2005/6 were reported to have been drunk at the time. |
Just 13 people (9%), not the 41% previously stated, were reported to be under the influence of drugs. | Just 13 people (9%), not the 41% previously stated, were reported to be under the influence of drugs. |
The Scottish Government said the mistake was produced by statisticians in the previous administration. | The Scottish Government said the mistake was produced by statisticians in the previous administration. |
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said the revised figures highlighted the need to tackle Scotland's drinking culture. | Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said the revised figures highlighted the need to tackle Scotland's drinking culture. |
The revised figures further underline the need to take action to tackle Scotland's drinking culture and the violence it fuels in our town and city centres Kenny MacAskillJustice secretary | |
Mr MacAskill said: "Those in the frontline of dealing with violence, like the police and NHS, know that alcohol has always been a significant factor in homicides. | Mr MacAskill said: "Those in the frontline of dealing with violence, like the police and NHS, know that alcohol has always been a significant factor in homicides. |
"Following a review by statisticians of the way last year's figures were put together, we now know that alcohol was involved in twice as many homicides as was previously thought. | "Following a review by statisticians of the way last year's figures were put together, we now know that alcohol was involved in twice as many homicides as was previously thought. |
"The revised figures further underline the need to take action to tackle Scotland's drinking culture and the violence it fuels in our town and city centres. | "The revised figures further underline the need to take action to tackle Scotland's drinking culture and the violence it fuels in our town and city centres. |
Mr MacAskill has already proposed a ban on three-for-two and cut-price deals from supermarkets, off-licences and convenience stores. | Mr MacAskill has already proposed a ban on three-for-two and cut-price deals from supermarkets, off-licences and convenience stores. |
He is giving an additional £1m to local community safety partnerships to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence over the festive period. | He is giving an additional £1m to local community safety partnerships to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence over the festive period. |
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