Justice

Lord Advocate: knowing whether indyref2 is reserved or devolved is of 'fundamental importance'

The Scottish Government has published the Lord Advocate's written submission to the Supreme Court ahead of a hearing in October

Supreme Court sets October date to consider Lord Advocate's referendum query

The court will sit on 11 and 12 October to decide whether a second referendum can be held without Westminster clearance

Rebalancing the scales: Policing under pressure while criminal justice changes considered

Asylum in Scotland: What more can the Scottish Government do?

Bang to rights: What are the implications for Scotland of watered-down human rights protections?

Scottish Government seeking answers over asylum seeker deaths, Nicola Sturgeon says

Rethink 'regressive' Bill of Rights, Joanna Cherry MP tells Dominic Raab

Robison: gender self-ID will not lead to increase in 'bad faith actors'

Scottish Government called on to do the "right thing" for wronged miners

Create prisons exemption in Gender Recognition Act says women's right campaigner

Rape victims get help to meet their attackers in restorative justice reform

Sue Gray report: Boris Johnson insists he had 'no knowledge' of the extent of partygate

Labour MSP bids to introduce safer drug consumption rooms

Sue Gray report imminent as deadline to register objections passes

Partygate: More fines as Met Police closes Operation Hillman

Newly published papers reveal reason Natalie McGarry's original conviction was quashed

Scottish Government has not addressed concerns about women's rights in GRA reform, policy analysts say

Partygate: More than 100 fines for Downing Street Covid rule breaches

Comment: The erosion of US abortion rights should concern all of us

Nationality and Borders Act: Flag-waving can't cover the cracks

Boris Johnson will face Commons investigation over partygate comments after Tory support crumbles

First Minister hits out at Labour's claim her government 'wasted' £40m on Rangers case

Partygate: Commons probe expected as Tory MPs given free vote on Labour-led push

Government to consult public before bringing forward Helena Kennedy's misogyny laws

Justice for All: Do community alternatives to prison actually work?

Police Scotland say Nicola Sturgeon will face 'no further action' on face mask row