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Justice

Not proven verdict scrapped in landmark vote by MSPs

The SNP, Greens and Lib Dems voted for the bill, while Labour and the Tories refused to back it

by Louise Wilson

The Mandelson affair shows we've all forgotten the lessons of #MeToo

The self-appointed defenders of free speech are only interested in elevating right-wing voices

Local Government

Whistleblowing warning to councils over ‘rare’ fraud

Council ‘to save millions’ as Scotland’s first PPP schools contract ends

Local Government

‘Deeply concerning’: Watchdog’s verdict on Glasgow City Council golden goodbyes

Education See all

Education

Strike action spreads across Scottish universities

Education

Council ‘to save millions’ as Scotland’s first PPP schools contract ends

Health See all

Health

More Scottish patients turning to private medical care, figures show

Health

Scottish cancer death risk hits record low – despite increase in cases

Justice See all

Justice

Tories warn of ‘shortcomings’ in Justice Bill

Justice

Criminal Appeal Court to livestream cases in Scottish first

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Green Pages

Watchdogs raise alarm over 'critical gaps' in flood prevention

Green Pages

'Major step' as ministers greenlight wind farm big enough to power all Scottish homes

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Business & Economy

Scottish Government suspends public money to companies arming Israel

Business & Economy

Not proven verdict scrapped in landmark vote by MSPs

The Mandelson affair shows we've all forgotten the lessons of #MeToo

The self-appointed defenders of free speech are only interested in elevating right-wing voices

Whistleblowing warning to councils over ‘rare’ fraud

Council ‘to save millions’ as Scotland’s first PPP schools contract ends

‘Deeply concerning’: Watchdog’s verdict on Glasgow City Council golden goodbyes

Strike action spreads across Scottish universities

Council ‘to save millions’ as Scotland’s first PPP schools contract ends

More Scottish patients turning to private medical care, figures show

Scottish cancer death risk hits record low – despite increase in cases

Tories warn of ‘shortcomings’ in Justice Bill

Criminal Appeal Court to livestream cases in Scottish first

Watchdogs raise alarm over 'critical gaps' in flood prevention

'Major step' as ministers greenlight wind farm big enough to power all Scottish homes

Scottish Government suspends public money to companies arming Israel

Gers figures: War of words as Scottish public spending gap grows to £26.5bn