Justice

Met to take no further action against Margaret Ferrier

The matter has now been referred to Police Scotland for “consideration”

Justice Committee backs defamation bill in principle

The committee endorsed the bill at stage one but have asked for changes to be made before the next stages of the bill

Cross-party group launches inquiry into websites used for sexual exploitation

In context: Protection of Workers Bill

Alex Salmond 'astonished' at Nicola Sturgeon's claim of attempted cover-up

Selling sex: a look at the arguments around reforming prostitution laws

'Beyond belief' that Nicola Sturgeon forgot about key Salmond meeting, Ruth Davidson says

Court says more documents can be made available to harassment committee

Alex Salmond 'formed belief' that requests to settle complaints through arbitration were being blocked, says Nicola Sturgeon

Reconviction rates in Scotland fall to 21-year low

Holyrood harassment committee 'disappointed and angry' over information leaks

Sexual assault victims are step closer to self-referral for forensic medical exams

Nicola Sturgeon insists harassment committee can call on her for evidence 'whenever it likes'

European Commission takes legal action over UK Internal Market Bill

Derek Mackay continued to claim expenses months after last appearance in parliament

Committee writes to judiciary asking for access to ‘entire process’ of Salmond judicial review

Harassment committee ‘frustrated’ by lack of evidence and ‘obstruction’

Almost 1,700 domestic abuse crimes recorded in first year of new act

Humza Yousaf 'astounded' by number of house parties across Scotland

Justice Committee calls for ‘basket of measures’ to tackle backlog of court cases

The long road to equality: Interview with Joseph Malik

Justice Secretary confirms climbdown on hate crime bill

Who will get burned over the UK Internal Market Bill?

Joe Biden warns UK to 'respect' Good Friday Agreement or risk no trade deal

Lord Keen quits as Scots law adviser over Internal Market Bill

Lord Keen offers resignation to Prime Minister