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Substantial changes required on proposals to restrict firework sales, say MSPs

“Substantial changes” are needed to legislation which aims to restrict the sale of fireworks, a parliamentary committee has said. The Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee has backed the general principles of the Fireworks and ...

28 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

MSPs back rape survivor’s call for easier access to court transcripts

MSPs have supported calls from a survivor of rape for easier access to a court transcript of their case, after being told it could cost up to £4,000 to receive the document. Holyrood’s Justice Committee took evidence from the woman, ...

20 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Holyrood committees to focus on scourge of drugs deaths in Scotland

Three Scottish Parliament committees are to hold joint sessions on drug deaths next week. The Health, Social Care and Sport, Criminal Justice and Social Justice and Social Security Committees will take evidence from the UK and ...

26 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Scotland

MSP urges women suffering domestic abuse to reach out

An MSP and former police officer has urged women who are victims of domestic abuse to reach out for help. Audrey Nicoll, who served for 30 years in the north east before being elected SNP MSP for Aberdeen South and North ...

27 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

Ex-police officer MSP warns of ‘tragic consequences’ of drink-driving

An SNP MSP and former police officer has highlighted the risks of drink-driving as Scots wind down for the festive season. Prior to her election as MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Audrey Nicoll served in ...

24 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Scotland

MSPs call for action to tackle prison drugs amid justice reforms

Reducing drug use in prisons is among 60 requests MSPs made in an “action plan” for the justice sector. Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee has published a series of reforms it wants to see. They include avoiding ...

10 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Sentencing changes for young offenders should be ‘flexible’, says committee

A Holyrood committee has called for sentencing flexibility in plans to house offenders under the age of 18 in secure units rather than prison. The Children (Care and Justice) Bill will amend existing legislation ...

12 May 2023 at 09:38

Scotland

Domestic abuse legislation has been positive but it must go further, say MSPs

Progress on tackling domestic abuse has been too slow despite the positive impact of legislation, a Holyrood committee has said. The Scottish Parliament’s Criminal Justice Committee has been undertaking ...

04 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish ministers urged to provide ‘reassurance’ over planned bail changes

Organisations such as Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland must be given the “necessary reassurance” from ministers over planned changes to Scotland’s bail system, a Holyrood committee has said. MSPs ...

06 Mar 2023 at 11:49

Scotland

Views sought on Police Conduct Bill to ensure transparency in investigations

Views are being sought on a new Bill to ensure investigations into police misconduct are more transparent and effective. The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill, will require ...

26 Sept 2023 at 16:48

Scotland

Katie Allan’s family still experiencing trauma after death in custody – mother

The mother of a 21-year-old woman who took her own life in Polmont young offenders institution has told MSPs her family are still experiencing trauma. Linda Allan said they are still waiting ...

29 Mar 2023 at 11:46

Scotland

MSP warns of ‘tragic consequences’ of drink and drug-driving over festive period

An SNP MSP with three decades of policing experience has warned of the tragedies of drink and drug-driving ahead of the festive period. Audrey Nicoll said more than 700 drivers were ...

23 Dec 2023 at 00:01

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