Justice

Police in Glasgow launch strategy to tackle drugs deaths

The strategy will follow the Scottish Government approach of treating drugs as a public health issue

‘Whole prison system at risk’ if Barlinnie fails, Holyrood committee warns

Developing a contingency plan for Barlinnie must be ‘highest priority’ for the Scottish Prison Service

Drug deaths taskforce membership announced ahead of first meeting

Judge rejects legal challenge to prevent suspension of parliament

Lord Advocate to intervene in Brexit court cases

Seven per cent of reported rapes occurred on a first or second date, Police Scotland figures reveal

Scottish Government consults on extending victim court statements

John Finnie to stand down at 2021 Scottish Parliament election

Rape victims don't feel justice served, study finds

New national leadership group to strengthen community justice in Scotland

Scottish Government pays out £500,000 in legal costs to Alex Salmond

Legal bid to stop Boris Johnson suspending parliament begins in Edinburgh

Committee demands ‘answers’ over allowing prisoner voting in Shetland by-election

Prisoners allowed to vote in Shetland by-election

Justice Committee to investigate overcrowding in Scottish prisons

Losing sight of women’s rights: policy capture and public policy

Prison overcrowding needs ‘immediate action’, Howard League Scotland warns

MPs to take UK Government to court over power to suspend parliament ahead of Brexit

Tackling Scotland's drug crisis needs to be put ahead of political point-scoring

Scotland's public health minister calls for 'urgent' meeting with Sajid Javid on drugs crisis

Who owns the drug problem, and who is to be bold?

Dog control laws not fit for purpose, warn MSPs

Cross-party call for 'radical action' on drug deaths

Death from drugs reaches highest ever level

Lord Advocate 'simply cannot' approve safe injecting rooms without drug law reform

Humza Yousaf welcomes Police Scotland Brexit contingency plans