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MSPs vote unanimously to pass bill to help prevent domestic homicides and suicides

LEGISLATION to help reduce the number of domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides in Scotland has been passed unanimously by MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP appoints former MP as new chief executive

Carol Beattie is stepping down from the post.

Evening Standard

SNP announce appointment of former MP as new chief executive

The SNP have announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney under fire for attendance at Donald Trump state banquet

John Swinney under fire over attendance at Donald Trump banquet ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Trump, says minister

An SNP MP had earlier suggested attending the event could show support for ‘genocide in Gaza’.

Evening Standard

Scottish parliament scraps legal verdict of ‘not proven’

Third option for juries – blamed for country’s lower conviction rates for rape and sexual assault – abolished

The Guardian - UK

‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

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MSPs expected to back ‘landmark’ Bill to scrap Scotland’s not proven verdict

The measure is included in wide-ranging justice legislation to be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

‘Real risk’ of Scotland falling behind in tackling grooming gangs, Tories claim

A Tory amendment which would have required research into child sexual abuse and exploitation to be carried out was voted down by MSPs,

Evening Standard

Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

The Independent UK

Partnership with researchers will help tackle ‘digital threats’ – senior officer

The announcement has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

The Independent UK

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard

Increase in sexual crime reports in Scotland should be 'wake-up call', says charity

An increase in reports of rape and attempted rape in Scotland should be a “wake-up call”, a leading charity has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Arms firms lobbied for Palestine Action 'terrorists' label, files reveal

AN arms lobby group pressed both the UK and Scottish Governments to curb movements from Palestine Action more than a month before the group was…

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Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.

Evening Standard

Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.

The National (Scotland)

Engineers working to restore power to 22,000 properties in Scotland

Engineers are working to restore power to around 22,000 properties in the north and north east of Scotland on Tuesday morning, following Storm Floris

Evening Standard

Storm Floris: Disruption continues after huge summer storm brings 134mph gust

Rail services in Scotland could be suspended until around 4pm on Tuesday, ScotRail has warned

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Evening Standard

Scottish Government holds emergency meeting over Storm Floris disruption

Justice secretary Angela Constance said updates would be issued throughout Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Storm Floris to cause disruption into Tuesday in Scotland, Network Rail says

The railway operator said it would work ‘tirelessly’ to remove debris from train tracks.

Evening Standard

Storm Floris disrupts road, rails and ferries and sees festival events cancelled

An amber weather warning for strong winds is in place for much of Scotland until 11pm on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Police issue campervan warning as 'multiple' motorhomes blown over by Storm Floris

POLICE Scotland have issued a travel warning after multiple reports of campervans being blown over on busy Highland roads ...

Evening Standard

It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said Storm Floris is ‘well and truly with us’.

The National (Scotland)

Renowned artist's work should be moved from London to Scotland, campaigners say

Calls have been made for a renowned artist's work to be moved from the Tate Modern to Scotland ahead of a new gallery opening ...

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’.

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