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Scottish pilot of juryless rape trials dropped after backlash from lawyers

Minister responsible for plan says she remains concerned about evidence juries may be influenced by rape myths

The Guardian - UK

Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, Scottish Government confirms

PRISONERS serving sentences less than four years in Scotland will be released earlier under new Government plans, the Justice Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish law proposed in bid to reduce domestic abuse deaths

A NEW law has been proposed in Scotland to try and reduce the number of deaths where domestic abuse is involved.

The National (Scotland)

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Police Scotland 'won't get body-worn cameras till 2025', Justice Secretary told

BODY-WORN cameras for police may not be rolled out to officers until March 2025, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has said…

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Police Scotland will not 'thwart' independence, Justice Secretary tells SNP activist

JUSTICE Secretary Angela Constance told an SNP presidential candidate that Police Scotland will not "thwart" independence at a…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says 'no place for hatred in Scotland' amid riots in England

JOHN Swinney has said there is “no place in Scotland for hatred of any kind” after meeting members of the Muslim community.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish prisoners could be released after serving two-thirds of sentence

Long-term prisoners in Scotland could be released after serving one third of their sentence under Government plans.

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MSPs pass law to exonorate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters in Horizon scandal

HOLYROOD has passed “unprecedented” legislation to exonerate subpostmasters in Scotland who were wrongly convicted as part of the Post Office…

The National (Scotland)

Emergency bill to exonerate Scottish Post Office scandal victims passes first hurdle

A bill introducing emergency legislation to exonerate subpostmasters wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal has passed its first stage...

The National (Scotland)

Design for HMP Barlinnie replacement coming this summer, says Justice Secretary

Designs for the replacement for HMP Barlinnie will be available this summer, the Justice Secretary has said, as Parliament faces “profound”…

The National (Scotland)

Post Office stripped of specialist crime reporting status in Scotland

POST Office Ltd has had its status as a specialist reporting agency stripped by the Lord Advocate following its "fundamental and sustained…

The National (Scotland)

Inmates serving less than four years to be released early amid Scottish prison crisis

EMERGENCY measures have been announced in Scotland to deal with “critical risk” prison overcrowding.

The National (Scotland)

Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

The Guardian - UK

Island sheriff court staffing issues should be resolved in spring, minister says

STAFFING problems which led to island sheriff court jury trials being moved to the mainland should be resolved in the spring, Justice Secretary…

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Scottish Government looking at pardon scheme for Post Office Horizon scandal victims

THE Scottish Government is looking at the idea of a pardon scheme for the victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, the Justice Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

Man sparks debate with independent Scotland's 'influence' claim on Question Time

AN audience member on Question Time appeared to claim that Scotland would have no “influence” if it rejoined the EU as an independent country.

The National (Scotland)

Who is on tonight's Question Time as show heads to Scotland

QUESTION Time is set to be broadcast from Scotland, with the debate show heading to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

The Independent UK

Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder expected ‘in coming days’, says minister

Nine emergency service personnel were injured as violence flared.

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Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

Angela Constance’s comments come in the wake of disorder in Edinburgh on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Brechin flood defences provided ‘valuable time’ for evacuation, MSPs told

Angela Constance said the full cost of the deadly storm is still being assessed.

The Independent UK

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

The National (Scotland)

Justice Secretary defends First Minister's pledge to freeze council tax amid backlash

THE Justice Secretary has defended Humza Yousaf’s pledge to freeze council tax despite a backlash from local authority leaders.

The Independent UK

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Brechin in Angus was badly hit by flooding, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes.

The National (Scotland)

Evacuated residents of flood-hit Scottish town won't be 'back in homes by Christmas'

RESIDENTS evacuated from a flood-hit Scottish town may not be able to return to their homes by Christmas, a local councillor has said.

The Independent UK

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Work to clear away the damage will go ahead on Sunday as the weather improves.

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