Justice

Crime is on the rise in Scotland, figures show

Justice Secretary Neil Gray 'extremely concerned' by domestic abuse increase

Use facial recognition tech to stop football fan disorder, HM inspector’s report urges

Drone use could boost public safety, authorities told

Search for new Police Scotland chief constable starts

Third of Police Scotland workforce intend to leave

Third sector must have seat at the table in community justice reforms

Law Society denies any political motivation in handling of Michelle Thomson property deals case

Police spying investigation delayed due to commissioner not being appointed

Lawyer for Michelle Thomson contacts Police Scotland to assist investigation

Inquiry into historical abuse of children in care begins

Law Society to review procedure after seven month wait in reporting "alleged irregularities" in MP property deals

Government commits to jury research following review

Legal challenge to Alistair Carmichael's re-election will proceed

'Clare's Law' to be extended this week

Government consultation launched on short-term prison sentences

A way forward on sentencing, rehabilitation and imprisonment

Pressure on sheriff court system 'mounting'

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve warns human rights reform risks 'new areas of political discord'

Nicola Sturgeon issues Human Rights warning

New courts open as part of 'historic changes'

Willie Rennie labels SNP an 'arrogant and increasingly incompetent government'

Scottish Government back down over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates

Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland: Scots law 'is not serving women in this country'

Local authorities given 'absolutely hee-haw' resources as part of community justice shake-up

MSPs vote down Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates

We need impact assessments to stop children from falling between the cracks

Nicola Sturgeon urged to back impact assessments for families of prisoners