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The justice secretary says there are only a tiny number of incidents in comparison with how many fans attend games.

However public safety is paramount, elucidates Mr Yousaf.

He says: "In my view there is no need for a review."

Mr Kelly replies there is widespread concern about policing recently, including filming of fans at a low level friendly and fans being approached to be informants.

Mr Yousaf denies there is widespread concern about policing.

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MSPs have voted to repeal Scotland's Offensive Behaviour at Football Act.

The legislation was passed by the then-majority SNP government in 2011 in a bid to crack down on sectarianism.

But all four opposition parties argued for it to be scrapped, saying it unfairly targets football fans and has failed to tackle the problem.

Ministers argued the move was "foolhardy" but were outvoted by 62 to 60, meaning the Football Act will be taken off the statute book in April.

The legislation has deeply divided opinion from the start, with those who support it saying it was needed to fight the scourge of sectarianism within Scottish football.

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Labour MSP James Kelly asks whether the Scottish government will commit to an independent review of football policing.

The justice secretary agrees anyone who reports rape or sexual assault should feel supported.

He points to an additional £1.7m going towards rape crisis centres and funding for Rape Crisis Scotland under the equalities budget.

Improvements to communication with victims and care pathways for those who require forensic medical examination are also highlighted.

Ms Martin insists young victims of such crimes should have the option of being accompanied by an adult throughout the justice process.

Mr Yousaf says he will look into these issues to improve the experience of victims and agrees to look into the specific case raised by the member.

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The conviction rate for rape and attempted rape in Scotland fell to its lowest level in eight years, according to igures published in February.

The latest official statistics, external show 39% of those taken to court were found guilty, down from 49% in the previous year

The conviction rate is the lowest since 2008/09 when it was 37%.

The 2016/17 figures show a 16% rise in court proceedings from the previous year (251) but a drop in convictions.

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SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks the government on what action it is taking to ensure that rape victims are given support throughout the investigation process and after the sentencing of their attacker.

Mr Yousaf tells the chamber reconviction rates are now at a 19 year low.

The justice secretary highlights the benefits of a community pay back order over a short prison sentence in terms of reducing reconvinction rates.

The minister agrees with Tory MSP Liam Kerr that there is no room for complacency.

Gil Paterson asks the government how current reconviction rates compare with 2006-07.

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf says prisons are dealing with increasingly complex populations, including a rise in organised crime and the use of psychoactive substances which are harder to detect.

He compares assaults on staff in England and Wales to Scotland, though accepts assault against any member of staff is unacceptable.

Labour MSP Daniel Johnson says psychoactive substances are a growing problems in prisons and asks about new methods to detect these to prevent them entering prisons.

Mr Yousaf says this is exactly the type of issue which a new high-level group is considering but he also agrees to write to the Scottish Prison Service to seek an update.

Tory MSP Alexander Stewart asks the the Scottish government what its response is to recent figures from the Scottish Prison Service, external showing record levels of disorder, drug-taking and fire-raising in prisons.

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In her programme for government the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlined a "national mission" to produce "a level of investment in our vital economic and social infrastructure that will protect and create jobs in the short term, and support growth and productivity in the long term".

Ms Sturgeon also pledged an extra £250m for mental health services as she announced her plans for the coming year at Holyrood.

The first minister set out details of 12 new bills in her "programme for government" as MSPs returned from summer recess.

The first minister also announced £7bn of capital spending by 2026, with extra investment in infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, transport, digital connectivity and clean energy.

Opposition parties said the government was being too timid, and had failed to follow through on previous promises.

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Mr Matheson says the programme for government committed to increasing infrastructure spend by 1.5% of GDP.

This will lead to a level of investment that will protect and create jobs in the short term and promote growth in the long term.

SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald asks the government what its Programme for Government means for the long-term level of infrastructure spend in Edinburgh and across Scotland.

Mr Matheson says the first part of improvement work on East Kilbride and Barrhead lines is going forward and "we expect to make a positive announcement on this soon".

We are looking at where strategic investment can be made to support great use of our railways, he adds.

SNP MSP Linda Fabiani asks the Scottish government what discussions it has had with Transport Scotland, Network Rail and ScotRail regarding the East Kilbride to Glasgow rail line.

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Mr Matheson explains partnership is at the very centre of what the government wants to achive in terms of the bus services.

Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur raises concerns about cuts to socially desirable bus services.

Mr McArthur calls for Orkney to be fully involved in discussions about the bus route to the ferry on the mainland.

The minister insists the forthcoming Transport Bill will provide local authorities with more opportunites.