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John Swinney says 'no place for hatred in Scotland' amid riots in England

JOHN Swinney has said there is “no place in Scotland for hatred of any kind” after meeting members of the Muslim community.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024

Scottish prisoners could be released after serving two-thirds of sentence

Long-term prisoners in Scotland could be released after serving one third of their sentence under Government plans.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024

MSPs pass law to exonorate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters in Horizon scandal

HOLYROOD has passed “unprecedented” legislation to exonerate subpostmasters in Scotland who were wrongly convicted as part of the Post Office…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

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Emergency bill to exonerate Scottish Post Office scandal victims passes first hurdle

A bill introducing emergency legislation to exonerate subpostmasters wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal has passed its first stage...

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

Design for HMP Barlinnie replacement coming this summer, says Justice Secretary

Designs for the replacement for HMP Barlinnie will be available this summer, the Justice Secretary has said, as Parliament faces “profound”…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Post Office stripped of specialist crime reporting status in Scotland

POST Office Ltd has had its status as a specialist reporting agency stripped by the Lord Advocate following its "fundamental and sustained…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

Inmates serving less than four years to be released early amid Scottish prison crisis

EMERGENCY measures have been announced in Scotland to deal with “critical risk” prison overcrowding.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

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Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

Island sheriff court staffing issues should be resolved in spring, minister says

STAFFING problems which led to island sheriff court jury trials being moved to the mainland should be resolved in the spring, Justice Secretary…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Scottish Government looking at pardon scheme for Post Office Horizon scandal victims

THE Scottish Government is looking at the idea of a pardon scheme for the victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, the Justice Secretary has…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

Man sparks debate with independent Scotland's 'influence' claim on Question Time

AN audience member on Question Time appeared to claim that Scotland would have no “influence” if it rejoined the EU as an independent country.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Who is on tonight's Question Time as show heads to Scotland

QUESTION Time is set to be broadcast from Scotland, with the debate show heading to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023

Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder expected ‘in coming days’, says minister

Nine emergency service personnel were injured as violence flared.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

Angela Constance’s comments come in the wake of disorder in Edinburgh on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Brechin flood defences provided ‘valuable time’ for evacuation, MSPs told

Angela Constance said the full cost of the deadly storm is still being assessed.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023

Justice Secretary defends First Minister's pledge to freeze council tax amid backlash

THE Justice Secretary has defended Humza Yousaf’s pledge to freeze council tax despite a backlash from local authority leaders.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Brechin in Angus was badly hit by flooding, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes.

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023

Evacuated residents of flood-hit Scottish town won't be 'back in homes by Christmas'

RESIDENTS evacuated from a flood-hit Scottish town may not be able to return to their homes by Christmas, a local councillor has said.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Work to clear away the damage will go ahead on Sunday as the weather improves.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Storm Babet passes but lengthy clean-up in store for worst-hit areas of Scotland

Flood warnings are still in place for some areas.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Flood alerts remain in parts of the Scottish Highlands and much of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2023

Politicians urge probes into community councillors over far-right link allegations

MSP Angela Constance promised to raise the issue of Simon Crane’s membership of East Calder community council.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Police Scotland's new chief agrees force is 'institutionally discriminatory'

Police Scotland’s new chief constable has said she agrees with her predecessor that the force is “institutionally discriminatory”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023

‘Danger to life’ and weather warnings extended as Humza Yousaf attends crisis talks

Some parts of Scotland saw a month’s rain in just 24 hours, with “danger to life” warnings continuing over the weekend.

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