Justice

In context: Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill

The Defamation and Malicious Publication Bill was intended to simplify and modernise defamation law and to provide greater protection for freedom of expression

Home Secretary Priti Patel defends controversial new asylum plans

Charities have criticised the plans which the Home Secretary says will make it harder for those arriving 'illegally' to claim asylum

Justice Committee convener requests details of Rangers administrator malicious prosecution payouts

SEPA ‘will not engage with criminals’ as it continues to deal with cyber attack

MSPs express 'serious concerns' over new domestic abuse legislation

Further rollout of remote jury trials planned

First Minister urged to investigate Donald Trump purchases

Protection of Workers Bill passed

MSPs refuse consent for spy cops bill

SEPA continuing to respond to ‘ongoing’ ransomware attack

Former Carnegie UK Trust CEO Martyn Evans appointed chair of the Scottish Police Authority

Alex Salmond could be required to give evidence to the Scottish Parliament harassment inquiry remotely

Scottish Government shared 'as much material as possible' with harassment committee

Less serious criminal cases paused as COVID cases rise

Cross-party group of MSPs calls for expansion of investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code

Political leaders condemn 'horrifying' Capitol scenes

Margaret Ferrier arrested over alleged COVID rule breach

Prison throughcare programme remains closed months after temporary suspension

Nicola Sturgeon apologises over record drug deaths

Call for views on Police Scotland use of drones and body-worn video cameras

MSPs back Hate Crime Bill at stage one

Puberty blocker case must provoke a rethink in Scotland

Six little words: for the word ‘gender’ substitute ‘sex’

Policing not financially sustainable, warns Audit Scotland

Free speech provisions must be strengthened in Hate Crime Bill, MSPs say

Scottish Government to back local democracy bill