The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Nicola Sturgeon insists review of transgender prisoners in women's jails will provide 'clarity'

The Scottish Government has been under fire for the past week after double rapist Isla Bryson was sent to Cornton Vale after being convicted.

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Trans prisoner pause was to give clarity, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s Justice Secretary said there are five transgender prisoners in the women’s estate, none of whom have a history of violence against women.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

North Lanarkshire leader warns of 'impossible' budget choices

Jim Logue is hosting a special briefing for MSPs as the authority prepares to make cuts of £67 million over three years

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Health chief warns children should not be given sugary snacks to celebrate Burns Week

THE Scottish Government’s chief health adviser has criticised primary schools for handing out shortbread and Irn-Bru during Burns Week.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

No trans people in female prison have history of violence against women – Brown

Five trans women are currently in the female estate, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway loses 10 NHS dentists in just three years

There were just 82 dentists providing NHS treatment in 2022/23 compared to 92 in 2019/20

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

More than seven in 10 Scots worried about eco-impact of disposable vapes

Poll findings for Asthma and Lung UK Scotland, shared with the Record, come alongside our campaign to outlaw the ­single-use devices, which are a growing litter menace.

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

No transgender prisoners with history of violence against women to be placed in female prisons in Scotland

It comes amid a major backlash after a prisoner convicted of two rapes was moved to a women's prison

Manchester Evening News · Jan 29, 2023

Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023

Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023