Scottish Government announces new support service for families of homicide victims
20 April 2018
Victim Support Scotland will receive £13.8m for a homicide service and to develop a victim-centred approach to criminal justice
Scottish Government announces new support service for families of homicide victims
20 April 2018
Victim Support Scotland will receive £13.8m for a homicide service and to develop a victim-...
Breakthrough in forensics to hand investigators a new tool in fight against wildlife crime
20 April 2018
With illegal traps often placed in remote locations, investigators have previously struggled to...
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Crime and punishment: keeping the focus on prevention
11 April 2018
While problems with policing still hit the headlines, behind the scenes, positive work is going on...
Police Scotland invests in ‘cyber kiosks’ to extract data from mobile devices
9 April 2018
The devices will allow police with a warrant to search smartphones for evidence of crime
Law Society of Scotland gender pay gap is 21 per cent
6 April 2018
The Law Society chose to publish its gender pay gap even though it was not required to
Law Society of Scotland gets backing of its members ahead of review of legal services in Scotland
6 April 2018
Ninety-five per cent of solicitors thought the Law Society of Scotland should continue its...
Derogatory remarks do not enjoy enhanced rights of expression simply because they are uttered by politicians
28 March 2018
The Convener of the Standards Commission for Scotland on the on the ethical standards...
Health boards ‘lack provision’ for female sanitary products for patients in hospital
21 March 2018
Labour MSP Monica Lennon calls on health boards to provide free sanitary products in hospital...
Humza Yousaf: Councillor should be expelled from Labour following Islamophobic comment
19 March 2018
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said “only expulsion will do” after a ...
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg set to be summoned before MPs over data sharing allegations
19 March 2018
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg could face questions over his company’s data sharing...
Women and equality: in light of recent events, the Suffragette motto ‘deeds not words’ is highly relevant
15 March 2018
One hundred years on from some women getting the vote, equality is in the agenda more than ever
Gender recognition law in Scotland should keep in step with UK, Faculty of Advocates advises
9 March 2018
The Faculty of Advocates has highlighted potential difficulties around differences in gender...
UK Supreme Court first female president to give keynote address to Law Society of Scotland annual conference
9 March 2018
Lady Hale has pioneered the role of women in the judiciary throughout her career
Police Scotland assistant chief constable to return from suspension
9 March 2018
ACC Bernard Higgins will return to duties later this month but the investigation into allegations...