Justice

More than two-thirds of Scotland's murders are drug-related

There were 55 homicide cases with a total 58 victims in Scotland between 2020-21

In Context: Misogyny as a hate crime

The sentencing of Sarah Everard’s murderer in late September has reinvigorated demands for misogyny – the hatred of women - to be considered a hate crime, or as a standalone offence

Tories call for Scotland's worst criminals to be left in prison for the rest of their lives

Scotland to consider Parades Commission

Justice secretary offers apology over Police Scotland's crash failures

More than half of all Scottish police officers want access to handguns, according to new poll

#NotAMob: Kenmure Street residents call on Home Secretary Priti Patel to visit local community

Podcast: "There's a potential for the hate crime act to be weaponised..."

Comment: 1,339 lives cut short by drugs, but still the political blame game goes on

Drug-deaths rose to 1,339 in 2020

Craig Murray to begin jail sentence over Salmond trial blog posts

Police Scotland and Public Health Scotland launch collaboration on public health and wellbeing

New DVLA digital system allows police to instantly check drivers’ identity

Lord Advocate recuses herself from Rangers malicious prosecution cases

Scottish Government not meeting community justice targets

Axon awarded contract to supply body-worn cameras to Police Scotland ahead of COP26

Comment: The Tories' brand of tough justice won't make Scotland a fairer or safer place

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain says she will act 'independently' after being sworn in

Roddy Dunlop QC: 'I’m not convinced the reasons for attacking the not proven verdict are sound'

Scottish Government announces new harassment complaints procedure

Lack of ‘coherent’ hate crime strategy impacting police response

What is a barnahus and why is it needed in Scotland?

Angus Robertson calls for the Home Office to take a ‘more humane approach’ to immigration enforcement

Humza Yousaf: I’ll protest against the UK rule of law in the name of justice

The fight against racism goes on: interview with leading human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar

Michael Gove refuses to rule out court action over second independence referendum