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Justice

The latest news, opinion and analysis on issues impacting on prisons, Police Scotland and the justice system

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain criticises Scottish Parliament committee

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain criticises Scottish Parliament committee

Children's hearings reform report ignores constitutional principle, top law official claims
by Kirsteen Paterson
Why does Scotland's children's hearing system remain so unique?
Justice

Why does Scotland's children's hearing system remain so unique?

Humza Yousaf: If someone commits rape, they should go to jail

Humza Yousaf: If someone commits rape, they should go to jail

Asylum seeker hotel tragedy was 'avoidable', refugee inquiry finds
Communities, Housing & Planning

Asylum seeker hotel tragedy was 'avoidable', refugee inquiry finds

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New domestic abuse task force to prevent murder of women in Scotland
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson
Society & Welfare

New domestic abuse task force to prevent murder of women in Scotland

Scottish Government forms new multi-agency team after killings by partners and ex-partners rise
Elena Whitham to replace Ash Regan as Community Safety Minister
Kirsteen Paterson
by Kirsteen Paterson

Elena Whitham to replace Ash Regan as Community Safety Minister

Former Women's Aid worker selected for Scottish Government justice role

Police in bid to recruit Polish officers

Domestic abuse court to be extended

Prisons chief criticises pension changes

Keeping track

Seeking justice

Fines inappropriate for domestic abuse perpetrators, says police chief

Internet providers must do more to tackle child sexual exploitation, say police

Large scale study on stop and search planned

Firearms decision by police backed
Society & Welfare

New training for prosecutors in historical sexual abuse cases
Society & Welfare

New drink-drive limit announced

Call for online warnings over human trafficking

Praise for action on revenge porn

Bigger picture

Careful distinction

Lessons for Police Scotland on body-worn cameras

Consultation opens on corroboration safeguards

Lord Advocate: We need quicker justice

Law enforcement gather for human trafficking summit

Police urge legislative changes to tackle child sexual exploitation

Police Scotland ditches CS spray

Police under resourced for licensing of air weapons

Tackling exploitation

Caught in the mist
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