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Man, 34, dies in motorcycle crash as police appeal for witnesses

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash in East Ayrshire.

The National (Scotland)

'Devastating': Scottish town's model railway destroyed in 'deliberate fire'

POLICE are investigating after a break-in and deliberate fire destroyed volunteers’ “tireless” work on a Scottish town’s model railway ...

The National (Scotland)

Murder probe after 27-year-old stabbed on Glasgow street in broad daylight

A MAN who died after he was stabbed in Glasgow has been named locally ...

The National (Scotland)

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I teach media law – here's my take on The National 'arrest threat' video

One of my teaching responsibilities is giving rookie journalists crash courses in Scots law. There’s lots they need to know ...

The National (Scotland)

Man taken to hospital after motorbike and motorhome crash in North Ayrshire

The road has been closed after a motorbike collided with a motorhome on the road between the town and Lochwinnoch.

The National (Scotland)

'Sobering': SNP MSPs targeted with more online abuse than any other party

SNP MSPs have been the main target of abusive comments online compared to other parties over the last nine months, a Scottish Parliament monitoring…

The National (Scotland)

In full: Chief Constable faces questions after journalist threatened with arrest

SCOTLAND'S Chief Constable is facing questions after a National journalist was threatened with arrest by an officer ...

The National (Scotland)

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MSP writes to Police Scotland Chief Constable after National journalist arrest threat

AN MSP has written to Scotland’s Chief Constable after a National journalist was threatened with arrest by an officer...

The National (Scotland)

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)

Trade union to confront Police Scotland after National journalist arrest threat

THE National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has said it will “follow up” with Police Scotland after a journalist at The National was threatened with…

The National (Scotland)

'Let's get a selfie big man': Police threaten National journalist with arrest

A JOURNALIST at The National was threatened with arrest by a police officer while attempting to cover a major protest outside a Glasgow arms factory.

The National (Scotland)

Failing mental health service and courts overwhelm police, says Scottish chief

Police Scotland’s Jo Farrell says other agencies need to ‘step up’ and allow officers to focus on core duties

The Guardian - UK

Prisoner who absconded while attending family funeral found

Police Scotland thanks public who helped trace 29-year-old Jamie Ross who escaped from guards while at Edinburgh crematorium

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf ‘shocked’ by embezzlement charges against Peter Murrell

First minister of Scotland describes case as a ‘very serious and concerning matter’

The Guardian - UK

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Reason

Brickbat: You Hate To See It

Police Scotland received thousands of complaints under the nation's new hate crimes law just in the first few days after it took effect. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf told The Telegraph that "a tiny percentage" of the numerous complaints are "turning into actual investigations," but control room staff is running…

International Business Times

Husband Of Ex-Scottish Leader Charged Over Alleged Embezzlement: Police

The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday re-arrested and charged over alleged embezzlement as part of a probe into the pro-independence Scottish National Party's finances, police said.

The Guardian - UK

Only 3.8% of hate crime law complaints authentic so far, says Police Scotland

Official data for first week shows 7,152 reports received though nearly half of those were made on 1 April

Reason

Brickbat: Information Is Dangerous

Police Scotland says it will no longer investigate minor crimes, but it refuses to say exactly what constitutes a minor crime. In response to a freedom of information request by a local newspaper, the police force said releasing that information would give a "tactical advantage" to criminals. Officials said the…

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The Guardian - UK

Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime law

First minister calls for end to vexatious reports after far-right agitators attempt to ‘overwhelm’ official systems

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Scotland’s new hate crime law descends into disarray

In today’s newsletter: In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act was supposed to protect its most vulnerable communities. Instead, it’s served only to create even bigger divides

The Guardian - UK

JK Rowling’s posts on X will not be recorded as non-crime hate incident

Author’s comments on Monday relating to trans women were posted as new hate crime law came into force in Scotland

The Guardian - UK

JK Rowling will not be arrested under new Scottish hate law, say police

‘No further action’ over posts by author and gender-critical activist despite complaints

Evening Standard

JK Rowling 'should not be arrested' over Scotland’s new hate crime laws, says cabinet minister

A cabinet minister said police should focus on ‘fighting crime’ after it was suggested the Harry Potter author’s comments could fall foul of new Scottish hate crime laws

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s first minister defends Hate Crime Act amid barrage of criticism

Police union chief says enforcing law will lessen public trust in policing, while JK Rowling dares force to arrest her

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s new hate crime law: what does it cover and why is it controversial?

The government insists the law, coming into force on Monday, is needed to protect victims but critics say it limits freedom of expression

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