Mandatory life sentences for child rapists are among the proposals set out by Russell Findlay “to fix Scotland’s broken and weak justice system”.

The Scottish Conservative leader is to launch a policy paper that he says will “reverse the SNP’s harmful, soft-touch agenda by cracking down on criminals and strengthening victims’ rights”.

Key proposals include tougher punishment for anti-social behaviour and knife crime, “tightening bail laws” to help prevent further crimes being committed by those on bail, and more regular police patrols on the streets.

The paper also suggests seizing drug dealers’ cash “by fixing broken proceeds of crime laws”, and introducing a new Victim Rights Act.

Mr Findlay said the policies are “essential to restoring public confidence” in Scotland’s justice system

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