The SNP has been slammed for breaking a manifesto promise over plans to cut spending on police services over the course of the current parliament.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes set out the government's plans for the next four years and while there are rises in spending for the NHS and social security the justice budget will be frozen until 2026/27.
Pensions will rise in the department, however it means police, fire, prisons and courts will likely see a real terms cut to their budgets.
