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Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard

'How on earth?': Crown Office denies existence of Palestine Action prosecutor files

THE Crown Office is facing questions after admitting it has no documents ...

The National (Scotland)

Crown Office block release of files on Palestine activists charged under terror laws

THE Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services (COPFS) has refused to release any documents relating to pro-Palestine protestors charged under…

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Man, 92, sexually abused boys at children’s home five decades ago, court finds

John Porteous was deemed unfit to stand trial but has now been found to have committed the offences at Quarrier’s Village, Renfrewshire.

Evening Standard

Prosecutors reject Humza Yousaf's call to drop Palestine Action charges

PROSECUTORS at the Crown Office have rejected calls from former first minister Humza Yousaf not to pursue charges against people accused of…

The National (Scotland)

Lord Advocate responds to watchdog's warning over Palestine Action terror charges

SCOTTISH legal cases involving the UK Government’s proscription of Palestine Action will be dealt with by a “specialist” overseen by senior…

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Man jailed for ‘despicable’ wildlife crimes after setting dogs on other animals

A man who filmed his dogs attacking other animals, including a pet cat, has been jailed for a year and banned from owning animals ...

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Rapist who abused girls as young as six jailed

Gary MacPherson, 58, committed the offences between 2005 and 2022 and was sentenced at the High Court in Paisley on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

‘Disgraceful’ to suggest police wipe records of trans criminals – Constance

The Justice Secretary asked police to launch a review after a newspaper reported a transgender killer had their record ‘wiped’.

Evening Standard

Dept. Q episode 6 recap: suspicions rise around the Crown Office

Dept. Q episode 6 recap — Carl is tasked with opening Department Q, a new branch of the police department that will reopen unsolved cases.

WhatToWatch

Police Scotland issue update on abortion buffer zones in major intervention

Abortion buffer zones cannot be enforced when clinics are closed, police have said in an email seen by the PA news agency

The National (Scotland)

Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

An email from a police inspector claims the Crown will not prosecute anyone for breaching the buffer zones outside of operating hours.

The Independent UK

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.

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Who’s watching? The secret powers letting agencies spy on Scots

The Ferret investigated the hidden powers of specialist reporting agencies as part of our Who Runs Scotland series

Evening Standard

Man jailed for killing father-of-seven in street attack

Derek Pearson, 47, was convicted of culpable homicide after he punched Steven Johnson, 50, in Aberdeen in March 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory MP raises police probe into SNP at Prime Minister's Questions

A SCOTTISH Tory MP has raised the police probe into the SNP at Westminster, asking the Prime Minister to step in and change the role of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

Crown Office issues contempt of court warning after Peter Murrell court appearance

THE Crown Office has issued a warning after former SNP chief executive appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

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Operation Branchform 'may prevent pro-Yes majority in 2026', John Curtice warns

THE ongoing police probe into the SNP’s finances could prevent a pro-independence majority being returned at the Holyrood elections in 2026,…

The Guardian - UK

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal

After years of helping Scottish criminal investigations and despite fearing for his life in India, Vishal Sharma’s asylum claim has been rejected

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon still under investigation amid SNP probe, Crown Office says

NICOLA Sturgeon and Colin Beattie are still under investigation by the Crown Office amid a probe into the SNP’s finances, it has been confirmed ...

The National (Scotland)

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into death of Falkirk man killed by son

A FATAL accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a man who was killed by his son.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh family questions Kate Forbes's 'confused' inquiry decision

THE inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody will not be extended to cover the decision not to prosecute any officers, the Deputy…

The National (Scotland)

Crown reserves right to prosecute former Scottish Labour council leader

PROSECUTORS at the Crown Office have reserved the right to prosecute a former Scottish Labour council leader after confirming the case will not…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon passes SNP vetting process amid ongoing Operation Branchform probe

NICOLA Sturgeon has passed the SNP's vetting process despite remaining under investigation in Operation Branchform probe.

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