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Crime & Punishment: Is Scotland's justice sector serving women?
15 hours ago · Scotland’s overall conviction rate in 2021-22 was 88 per cent. For rape and attempted rape, it was just 48 per cent. And in cases where there is one charge and one complainer against an accused, the rate is even lower, averaging at just 24 per cent from 2018-19 to 2022-23. It is a record that can bring the Scottish justice system no pride and ...
In Context: The Climate Change Bill - holyrood.com
1 day ago · The new Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill scraps annual and interim targets set in law by the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The previous legislative framework set targets such as reducing carbon emissions by 42 per cent by 2020 and an 80 per cent reduction by 2050, compared to 1990 levels.
Stephen Gethins becomes second SNP MP to eye move to Holyrood
1 day ago · A second SNP MP has confirmed he has put his name forward for the 2026 Holyrood election. Stephen Gethins, the MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, has said he would not stand down as an MP if elected as an MSP.. The news follows the announcement that SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is also seeking a seat at the Scottish Parliament and plans to continue as an MP too.
Human trafficking: Scotland's role in a global battle against the …
Oct 1, 2024 · “There is a bit of a misconception about the level of human trafficking that happens in Scotland,” says Detective Superintendent (DSU) Steven Bertram, whose Specialist Crime Division based at the Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire, is tackling modern slavery, human trafficking, prostitution and more in collaboration with forces in other jurisdictions across the world.
Solicitor General Ruth Charteris: 'I believe in justice'
3 days ago · I do believe in justice. A member of the Free Church of Scotland, Charteris said it is her faith that gave her an early grasp of core legal concepts. “Growing up, I might not have heard much about law or lawyers, but I certainly heard a lot about justice and about accountability,” she said. “Faith is really important to me.
Scottish Parliament backs reversal of UK winter fuel payment cut
Oct 8, 2024 · The Scottish Parliament has called on the UK Government to U-turn on its decision to limit the number of pensioners who will receive winter heating payments. MSPs voted in favour of a Scottish Government motion, laid by First Minister John Swinney, stating the “UK Government must reverse the introduction of means testing for the winter fuel ...
Keir Starmer and John Swinney meet as Council of Nations and …
Oct 10, 2024 · Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney are meeting in Edinburgh today as part of the UK Government’s first Council of Nations and Regions. The council, with includes representatives from across the UK, will focus on joint-working to deliver investment and economic growth. It is part of the new Labour government’s ...
Police probing allegations senior civil servant lied under oath in …
Aug 30, 2024 · Police are investigating allegations that a senior civil servant gave false evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s inquiry into the handling of harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond while under oath. Named Operation Broadcroft, the investigation is focused on statements James Hynd, head of the cabinet, parliament and ...