Justice

Government launches consultation on the future of not proven verdict

Following research into how juries view the controversial third verdict, public opinion is being sought on whether not proven should be scrapped

Ban pimping websites, MSPs say

Experts warn they are often used by traffickers to advertise victims, often without their knowledge

In context: control of dogs legislation

‘No argument’ that the Scottish Government ignored legal advice, Ruth Davidson claims

Scottish Government agrees to release legal advice

Love and hate: Helena Kennedy on tackling misogyny

Nicola Sturgeon claims to the ‘best of my knowledge’ the name of a complainant in the Alex Salmond case was not passed on to Salmond’s former chief of staff

Crown Office has ‘not sought and will not seek to limit’ harassment inquiry

Alex Salmond will not appear before harassment committee today

Majority of legal profession would support move to proven/not proven verdict

Information Commissioner launches data analytics toolkit

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say whether she would resign if she was found to have breached the ministerial code

Man charged over alleged threat made to Joanna Cherry

Alex Salmond describes the behaviour of the Scottish Government as ‘a disgrace’

Police Scotland seeks views on the use of body-worn video cameras

Freedom of expression amendments to hate crime bill put on hold

Joanna Cherry receives ‘vicious threat’ to her safety after being dropped from SNP frontbench

New group to consider criminalisation of misogynistic behaviour

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