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

Keith Stewart QC appointed Advocate General for Scotland

Met to take no further action against Margaret Ferrier

Justice Committee backs defamation bill in principle

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?