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Scotland expands knife crime prevention with bleed kits

First Minister John Swinney has announced further measures to tackle knife crime and youth violence following several high-profile deaths. Community bleed kits will be rolled out across Scotland, alongside continued support for violence-prevention initiatives including No Knives, Better Lives, Youth Navigators and Mentors in Violence Prevention. Education programmes will emphasise the dangers and unacceptability of carrying knives and participating in violence. Swinney said recent deaths had profoundly affected families and communities. The measures form part of wider criminal justice plans combining punishment, prevention and rehabilitation, with the Government prioritising education and early intervention rather than introducing new offences or tougher sentencing measures.

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