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Rape accuser issues statement after Sean Hogg has conviction quashed

THE woman who Sean Hogg was convicted of raping while she was 13 has said she has “no hope of closure” after the conviction was quashed ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Majid Haq shocked by ‘paltry’ fine handed to official who racially abused him

Ronald McGregor has been fined £400 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Crown Office admits ‘mistakes made’ in trial of rapist spared jail

Sean Hogg, 22, was convicted in March of attacking a 13-year-old schoolgirl in Dalkeith Park, Midlothian, in 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Examining the Sheku Bayoh case as the search for answers continues

PHSYIOLOGICALLY speaking, the human heart is the body’s engine room, pumping blood and oxygen around the body.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

Former Scotland bowler Majid Haq allegedly racially abused umpiring this weekend

Cricket Scotland insisted it “condemns in the strongest possible terms the behaviour that took place” this weekend.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

'Where is the gazebo when a black man dies in police custody?' asks Aamer Anwar

HUMAN rights lawyer Aamer Anwar has given a scathing verdict against the Scottish prison and police service calling it “farcical” and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

Lawyer Aamer Anwar, who is representing the Scottish Covid Bereaved group, described Wednesday’s proceedings as ’embarrassing’ and ‘disrespectful’.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Katie Allan's mum says daughter's tragic death has cost family thousands amid fight for answers

Linda Allan and husband Stuart may have to withdraw from a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of their daughter despite five years of tirelessly campaigning for answers.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Shock as family of Katie Allan who took her own life in Polmont prison could be forced to withdraw from inquiry

Katie Allan, 21, from Giffnock, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives while at Polmont prison. Katie's parents were informed their application for legal funding had been denied.

Glasgow Live · Jul 11, 2023

Shock as family of woman who took own life in prison denied legal aid for inquiry

A LAWYER representing the families of two young people who took their lives in custody has said it would be “unbelievable” if one was forced to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023