A Scottish Government spending review has been branded a "good day for criminals" as spending on policing and the court system is set to be cut in real terms.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes today announced the projected amount of taxpayers' money that will be spent on public services over the next four years.
While the NHS and social security can expect to see rises, the justice budget is earmarked to be frozen - with the exception of pensions - until 2026/27.
