The Latest Breaking News from the Court of Session

Judge says Scottish Government policy on transgender inmates will be quashed

A JUDGE has ordered that the Scottish Government’s guidance on transgender prisoners will now be quashed

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Man who escaped prison van told he may never be released after ‘bestial’ rape of girl

Aaron Strachan, 21, stalked, abducted and raped the teenager in the York Place area of Edinburgh in May 2025

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Man jailed for ‘bestial’ rape of 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh

A judge told Aaron Strachan the attack was ‘the stuff of nightmares for every woman’.

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Could a 'gap in the system' be letting lawyers off despite serious misconduct?

FEARS have been raised serious conduct complaints about solicitors in Scotland could be slipping through the net due to a "gap" in the…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

The Times of India · May 20

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard · May 20

Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard · May 20

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard · May 20

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

Evening Standard · May 20

Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 20