Alcohol and Violence; Scotland's Dysfunctional Relationship

Keynote Speakers:
Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, The Scottish Government
Dr Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland

Figures provided by the Government suggest that alcohol misuse in Scotland is costing the country a staggering £2.25 billion a year and that alcohol fuels 40 per cent of violent crime.

This timely conference will hear from Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill on the Government’s 10 year strategy to change Scotland’s ‘hard man’ image and tackle the ‘booze and blades’ culture that threatens community safety. The conference will bring together experts in alcohol addiction, community safety and policing strategies who will discuss what solutions can be implemented to produce positive cultural change.

While we are pulling together the final agenda for this event please register your interest on our website. Alternatively, you can take advantage of our early bird discount by booking your place now. Follow this link: http://conferences.holyrood.com/content/view/542/142/

We look forward to seeing you at this important conference.

Venue: tbc (Edinburgh)
Contact: Holyrood Events
Phone: 0131 272 2133
Fax: 0131 270 7089
Email: alcohol@holyrood.com