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Police Scotland officers justified in use of Tasers in three incidents, PIRC finds

22 February 2019

The policing watchdog found that the use of Tasers was necessary, proportionate and justified in all three cases

Minority workers 'chronically under-represented' in Scotland’s public sector, Anas Sarwar warns
21 February 2019

Black and minority ethnic workers make up less than two per cent of the civil service in...

Brexit will strengthen devolution, David Mundell claims
21 February 2019

The Secretary of State for Scotland will give a speech in Edinburgh to mark 20 years of...

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Right to die: interview with Canadian palliative care doctor Dr Sandy Buchman

19 February 2019
After two failed attempts to pass legislation allowing patients in Scotland the right to choose...

Scottish Government to consider reform of inheritance law

17 February 2019
The consultation, opening today, will examine whether inheritance rules reflect the needs of modern...

‘Urgent’ need for sentencing guideline for sexual assault in light of Christopher Daniel case

15 February 2019
Scottish Labour has called for sentencing guidelines for sexual assault cases to be produced “as a...

Proposed changes to forensic services for rape victims could prevent ‘crucial evidence’ being lost

15 February 2019
The plans would allow victims of rape and sexual assault to refer themselves to forensic services...

Bullying and harassment in public bodies could be going unreported, Standards Commission for Scotland warns

15 February 2019
A survey found that 16 per cent of public board members had experienced bullying, harassment or...

It’s time to prioritise the victims of male violence

14 February 2019
Theory and warm words over gender-based violence must be matched by action, writes Kirsty...

South Ayrshire could be first council in Europe to offer paid leave to victims of domestic abuse

12 February 2019
South Ayrshire Council is planning to offer council employees who are victims of abuse up to ten...

Somewhere along the way on the journey to equality, menopausal women have been forgotten

10 February 2019
It’s something of a paradox now that on the journey women have travelled towards equality, it is in...

Ross Thomson denies allegations of inappropriate behaviour

8 February 2019
Scottish Conservatives launched an inquiry into Thomson’s behavior following reports he had been...

Scottish Conservatives investigating Ross Thomson Westminster bar incident

7 February 2019
Reports police intervened in an incident in a Commons bar involving Aberdeeen MP Ross Thomson are...

Scottish Parliament announces which MSPs will investigate handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond

5 February 2019
The cross-party committee will be made up of four SNP MSPs, two Conservatives and one each from...

Scottish Government considers firework ban

3 February 2019
While legislation on the sale and storage of fireworks is reserved to the UK Government, laws...
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