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Holyrood backs Bill on bail reforms despite concerns from victims’ groups

New legislation aimed at reducing the number of people sent to prison while awaiting trial has been passed by MSPs – despite a warning from victims’ organisations that it could pose a “serious risk”, particularly to the victims of domestic abuse. ...

22 Jun 2023 at 18:17

Scotland

Island sheriff court staffing issues should be resolved in spring – Constance

Staffing problems which led to island sheriff court jury trials being moved to the mainland should be resolved in the spring, Justice Secretary Angela Constance has said. However she described the performance of private contractor GEOAmey as ...

10 Jan 2024 at 15:26

Scotland

New review system to ‘learn lessons’ in homicides and suicides linked to abuse

A new review system is to be set up to identify what lessons can be learned in deaths where abuse is suspected. The Scottish Government said its proposals for a Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Model could ultimately lead to fewer of ...

06 Dec 2023 at 14:04

Scotland

New forensic laboratory will help provide answers in unexplained deaths

A “state of the art” forensic laboratory that carries out toxicology tests in unexplained deaths has officially opened. The £5.9 million laboratory in Glasgow is expected to speed up the process of providing answers for families who ...

22 Nov 2023 at 13:19

Scotland

Police Scotland sign deal for 10,500 body-worn cameras

Police Scotland have agreed a £13.3 million contract for 10,500 body-worn cameras for officers. Motorola Solutions has been awarded a contract to provide the kit and associated systems for the next three years. Body-worn cameras ...

06 Jun 2024 at 13:58

Scotland

Estimated cyber crime up almost 120% in four years, figures show

Estimated cyber crime has increased almost 120% in Scotland in the last four years, figures show. Official statistics reveal an overall 4% rise in crime recorded by police, while it is estimated at least 6% of these were cyber ...

25 Jun 2024 at 16:58

Scotland

Justice Secretary hopes new Bill will lead to fewer domestic abuse deaths

A new “robust” review process is to be introduced after all deaths where domestic abuse is involved – with Scotland’s Justice Secretary Angela Constance saying the move could lead to fewer such deaths in the future. Ms ...

25 Sept 2024 at 12:32

Scotland

Grasp the nettle and back stand-alone sex offences court, Constance urges MSPs

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has urged MSPs to “grasp the nettle” and back Scottish Government plans to set up a stand-alone court to prosecute sexual offences. The measure has been proposed by SNP ministers in ...

26 Feb 2025 at 12:58

Scotland

Police Scotland officer numbers rise to highest total for over a year

The number of police officers in Scotland has reached its highest point for over a year, figures show. It comes as Justice Secretary Angela Constance said that Police Scotland had taken on more recruits in 2024-25 ...

06 May 2025 at 12:33

Scotland

Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Legislation which will scrap Scotland’s controversial not proven verdict will lead to a “clearer” and “more transparent system, Holyrood Justice Secretary Angela Constance has insisted. The measure is just part ...

16 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

‘Real risk’ of Scotland falling behind in tackling grooming gangs, Tories claim

Tories have claimed there is a “real risk” Scotland could fall behind England in dealing with child sexual abuse after MSPs voted down a bid to force research into grooming gangs. Scottish Conservative justice ...

16 Sept 2025 at 19:51

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