The Solicitor General, Lesley Thomson QC, has announced the creation of a team of specialists who will act as Football Liaison Prosecutors (FLPs).
This follows a successful pilot in Glasgow, where the introduction of a Football Liaison Depute proved to be successful, and was recognised in the recent Scottish Government evaluation of Football Banning Orders (FBO). As a result two further FLPs will now be appointed to support the police and dealing with these cases across the country.
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The new Football Liaison Prosecutors in each area will ensure that there is a consistent and robust response to relevant cases. The FLPs will share their expertise with police and other key partners, to enhance their level of knowledge and ensure that a strong case can be put to the court to grant an FBO.
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