Scottish criminal law

Scottish criminal law is a set of rules that helps people in Scotland understand what actions are against the law and what happens if someone does something wrong.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, but someone starts playing unfairly and starts hitting other players. This is against the rules of the game and it's not fair. The same goes for criminal law in Scotland. It's like a big set of rules that everyone has to follow to make sure everyone is treated fairly and nobody gets hurt.

If someone breaks the rules of criminal law, there are consequences. Like when you break a rule in a game, you may have to sit out for a little while or say sorry. But when someone breaks a criminal law in Scotland, the consequences can be much more serious. They might have to pay a fine, or do some community service, or even go to prison for a while.

Scottish criminal law applies to everyone who lives in Scotland or is visiting there; it doesn't matter if you're Scottish or from another country. The rules are there to keep everyone safe and happy, and to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.