Children’s minister calls for ‘clarity’ over under-16 social media ban Siobhian Brown responded to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that social media is to be banned for children under the age of 16. Evening Standard · Jun 15
UK Government needs to do more on online harms, says Scottish minister Scottish Minister for Children Siobhian Brown is due to meet the UK Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan on Sunday. Evening Standard · Jun 13
Health calls ‘crippling’ police as they become ‘security guards’ of A&E – SPF The Scottish Police Federation said some officers were spending up to 60% of their time dealing with Scots’ health issues due to failings in the NHS. Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025
Almost 70 per cent of Scots think paying for sex should be a crime, poll says NEARLY 70 per cent of Scots believe paying for sex should be treated as a crime, a poll has shown. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
'Everyone is welcome': New Scottish independence hub officially opens A NEW independence hub has opened up in the west of Scotland as campaigners hope it will be at the heart of the local community to help create a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025
Scottish Government to meet Orange Order after walk 'hit with air pellets' THE Scottish Government is set to meet with the Orange Order after people marching on an Orange walk were allegedly targeted with air weapon pellets… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025
SNP minister raises 'deep concerns' over Ash Regan's prostitution bill A Scottish Government minister has raised “significant and deep concerns” about a new bill which could quash convictions for those involved in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
SNP minister raises 'significant concerns' over Ash Regan prostitution bill A Scottish Government minister has highlighted “significant and deep concerns” about a new Bill which could quash convictions for those involved… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
Fireworks blamed for baby red panda’s death at Edinburgh zoo Royal Zoological Society of Scotland calls for tougher laws after three-month-old Roxie dies from Bonfire Night stress The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
Football fans could face bans for having pyrotechnics under new rules FOOTBALL fans could face banning orders if they are caught with pyrotechnics in stadiums, under tougher rules being considered by the Scottish… The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2024
Celtic city title party blasted in parliament as MSP laments £34,000 clean up cost MSP for Glasgow Shettleston John Mason has criticised Celtic's unofficial title party in Glasgow's Trongate last weekend in the Scottish Parliament The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024
Deduct points from Scottish clubs for fan trouble, MSP says after Celtic disorder FINES, partial stadium closures, and points deductions should be considered for Scottish clubs after Celtic fans left “residents afraid to leave… The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024
J.K. Rowling Challenges Scottish Police Over New Hate Crime Act Explore the debate ignited by J.K. Rowling's comments on Scotland's new Hate Crime Act and its implications for gender identity and freedom of expression. Top News · Apr 2, 2024
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 · Apr 1, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023 Scottish government rejects call for Minister for Football to tackle pyrotechnic use SIOBHIAN Brown, the Minister for Victims and Community Safety, today dismissed the need for the Scottish government to appoint a Minister for…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder expected ‘in coming days’, says minister Nine emergency service personnel were injured as violence flared.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023 Scottish Government to be involved in key talks on banning XL bully dogs THE Scottish Government is set to be involved in key talks around banning American XL bully dogs with other nations of the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2023 Inside the SNP's South Scotland regional assembly on independence strategy Members had a “huge voice” at the SNP’s South Scotland regional assembly as they quizzed the First Minister on a variety of different issues…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023 Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Former Odeon cinema's new owner to bring jobs and preserve Scottish town's heritage AYR'S former Odeon Cinema is set for a new lease of life, according to the town's MSP.
Daily Record · Jun 11, 2023 Minister bids to stop Scots murderers from becoming executor of victim’s estate Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, pledged to go further than planned proposals to The Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill.
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023 Firefighters tackle Highlands wildfire that may become UK’s largest ever The blaze, which began near Inverness in Scotland, is still not out after four days and its cause is unknown
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Vow to raise awareness of wildfire risk after blaze in Highlands Satellite images from Nasa had shown the plume of smoke from the blaze drifting towards the loch on Monday amid clear skies.
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 New banking hub for Ayrshire town will play "vital role" in the community, says MSP MSP Siobhian Brown joined MP Dr Philippa Whitford at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with stakeholders, last Friday.
The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023 New law planned to tackle ‘escalating’ use of flares at football matches PROBLEMS with football fans setting off flares and fireworks inside football stadiums are “escalating”, a Scottish Government minister said as…