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Rape victims in Scotland will be protected when giving evidence, says lord advocate

Supreme court ruled ‘rape shield’ laws to limit intrusive cross-examination may breach men’s right to fair trial

The Guardian - UK

Scottish MSP demands Britons who fought for Israel be tried for war crimes

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer made the plea in his speech to the party’s conference in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf urges Lord Advocate not to prosecute Palestine Action protesters

SCOTLAND'S top prosecutor is being urged to take a “principled” stand by making clear demonstrators “peacefully” showing support for the…

The National (Scotland)

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Lord Advocate fiercely defends Glasgow safe drug consumption room

A SAFER drug consumption room in Glasgow has been fiercely defended by the Lord Advocate in Westminster...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish private prison faces prosecution after inmate’s Covid-19 death

Scotland’s top law officer has instructed the criminal prosecution of a private prison over allegations of failing to manage the medical care of…

The National (Scotland)

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.

The Independent UK

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

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Opening of UK’s first drug consumption room could be delayed until early 2025

The facility in Glasgow is currently undergoing final checks to the water and ventilation systems.

The Independent UK

Scottish judges remove barrier for rape cases going to court

A HISTORIC decision by eight Scottish judges is expected to result in more rape cases going to court ...

The National (Scotland)

New investigation ordered into 2004 murder of Scots banker Alistair Wilson

Scotland’s top law officer has ordered a complete reinvestigation of the unsolved murder of a banker who was shot on his doorstep almost 20 years…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish judges’ ruling on sexual assault prosecutions hailed as ‘seismic’

Appeal court rules that distress displayed by complainers to witnesses can be used to corroborate rape claims

The Guardian - UK

Corroboration rule change ‘transformative’ for rape cases – Lord Advocate

Dorothy Bain said the change in how corroboration is viewed could ‘improve access to justice for more victims’.

The Independent UK

Safe drugs consumption space in Glasgow won't work, Rishi Sunak claims

THE safe drugs consumption space approved for Glasgow will not work to push down deaths, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

The case explored the UK Government’s use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop Scottish Government legislation gaining royal assent.

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The Independent UK

Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

A lawyer for the UK Government said the move came because of the effect the changes ‘would have on reserved law’.

The Independent UK

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK

Home Office minister says no plans to ‘interfere’ on drug consumption room pilot

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said prosecuting users of a facility for simple drugs possession charges would not be in the public interest.

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

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The Independent UK

‘Not in public interest’ to prosecute for possession in drugs consumption room

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC issued a statement amid growing calls for a drugs consumption room to be established in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's top law officer rebukes Holyrood committee for 'inappropriate' report

THE Lord Advocate has written to a Tory-led Holyrood committee over an “inappropriate” bid to influence prosecution guidelines.

Daily Record

Top Scots prosecutor warns rise in hate crime will not be tolerated

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC pledged to protect the public from "hate-fuelled offences".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh prison faces 'corporate homicide' investigation after death of inmate Alan Marshall

Police Scotland has been ordered to investigate the Scottish Prison Service over the death of Allan Marshall. The organisation could face 'corporate homicide' charges.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Prison Service could face prosecution over 'preventable' death of inmate

SCOTLAND'S top law officer has told the police to investigate whether the Scottish Prison Service should be prosecuted over the death of a prisoner.

The Independent UK

Scottish Prison Service facing possible prosecution over death of prisoner

Allan Marshall died aged 30 after being restrained by prison officers while on remand in HMP Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Scottish Prison Service faces 'corporate homicide' probe over custody death of Allan Marshall

The 30-year-old, who was a dad-of-two, died in hospital four days after being dragged naked and face down by officers at HMP Edinburgh in March 2015.

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