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No further action to be taken on human trafficking charges against Stagecoach founder

No further action will be taken against a bus company tycoon who was charged with human trafficking offences, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal…

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Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the…

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Operation Branchform 'cannot go on indefinitely' says defence lawyer

THE "clock is running" to prosecute Nicola Sturgeon’s husband in connection with the alleged embezzlement of SNP party funds, a…

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Branchform police awaiting guidance as report on SNP probe handed to Crown Office

Police Scotland have said they are awaiting direction from the Crown Office after presenting prosecutors with findings from their ongoing…

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Scottish inmate who disfigured prison guard in escape bid jailed

A convicted murderer who permanently disfigured a prison guard and injured another while trying to escape custody during a hospital visit has been…

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Family of Allan Marshall to sue prison service in Scotland over 2015 death in custody

Police and Crown Office also to face legal action in bid to hold authorities accountable

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry to be held into death of asylum seeker shot by police after hotel stabbings

A FATAL accident inquiry is to be held into the death of an asylum seeker who was shot by police after stabbing six people at a hotel ...

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Widow of man killed in Chinook disaster accuses Ministry of Defence of 'cover up'

THE wife of a man who was killed 30 years ago to the day in an RAF helicopter crash has said prosecutors must investigate the disaster.

The National (Scotland)

BBC issues correction after reports on charges against Peter Murrell

THE BBC has issued a correction after misreporting around the charges facing former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell ...

The National (Scotland)

Why did it take so long to convict Iain Packer of Emma Caldwell’s murder?

Police Scotland and Crown Office are accused of sitting on evidence while he continued on a path of sexual violence

The Guardian - UK

Police face scrutiny after man found guilty of 2005 Emma Caldwell murder

Scotland force under spotlight over handling of long-running case, and its attitude to violence against sex workers

The Guardian - UK

Horizon scandal: concern over complex route to justice for Scottish victims

As inquiry hears evidence on Scottish case, worries raised about obstacles in road to justice for victims prosecuted by state prosecutor

The Guardian - UK

Post Office Horizon scandal: Scotland’s top prosecutor apologises ‘profusely’ to victims

Lord advocate ‘acutely concerned’ at manner in which Post Office officials ‘repeatedly misled’ prosecutors

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf jibes 'UK-based parties' should reflect on Horizon scandal role

HUMZA Yousaf has urged “all UK based parties” to reflect on their role in the Post Office scandal as opposition leaders rounded on the Crown…

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All Scottish Post Office scandal victims will be cleared, Humza Yousaf says

ALL subpostmasters wrongly convicted in Scotland because of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal will be cleared, Humza Yousaf has said ...

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Staff took 16-year-old off suicide watch hours before death, inquiry told

A 16-year-old who took his own life in Polmont Young Offenders Institution had been removed from suicide watch hours earlier, a fatal accident…

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Call for Crown immunity to be lifted before inquiry into young peoples' deaths

A FATAL accident inquiry will begin next week into the deaths of two people who took their own lives in a young offender institution, amid calls for…

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Costs of investigation into SNP finances 'now over £1 million'

POLICE Scotland's investigation into the SNP's finances has reportedly cost more than £1 million.

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Lawyers urge Crown Office to explain why SNP finance probe is taking so long

LAWYERS have urged the Crown Office to explain why the probe into the SNP’s finances is taking so long to conclude.

The National (Scotland)

Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death

Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death.

The Independent UK

Rangers malicious prosecution payouts could top £60m

Auditors said the Crown Office has allocated a total of £60.5 million in unplanned costs.

The Independent UK

Accuser ‘devastated’ as man’s conviction for raping her aged 13 quashed

Appeal judges ruled there was insufficient evidence to convict Sean Hogg, 22.

The National (Scotland)

Former social worker sentenced to community service for historical child cruelty

A FORMER “house mother” who abused children in her care in the 1960s and 1970s has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service.

The Independent UK

A killer covered up his crime for years until his Tinder date helped police find the body – and put him behind bars

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

How hit-and-run killer covered up his crime for years until Tinder date brought him to justice

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

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