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Scottish parliament scraps legal verdict of ‘not proven’

Third option for juries – blamed for country’s lower conviction rates for rape and sexual assault – abolished

The Guardian - UK

‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

Evening Standard

MSPs expected to back ‘landmark’ Bill to scrap Scotland’s not proven verdict

The measure is included in wide-ranging justice legislation to be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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

A Tory amendment which would have required research into child sexual abuse and exploitation to be carried out was voted down by MSPs,

Evening Standard

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

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

The Independent UK

Partnership with researchers will help tackle ‘digital threats’ – senior officer

The announcement has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

The Independent UK

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

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Increase in sexual crime reports in Scotland should be 'wake-up call', says charity

An increase in reports of rape and attempted rape in Scotland should be a “wake-up call”, a leading charity has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Arms firms lobbied for Palestine Action 'terrorists' label, files reveal

AN arms lobby group pressed both the UK and Scottish Governments to curb movements from Palestine Action more than a month before the group was…

The National (Scotland)

Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.

Evening Standard

Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.

Evening Standard

Engineers working to restore power to 22,000 properties in Scotland

Engineers are working to restore power to around 22,000 properties in the north and north east of Scotland on Tuesday morning, following Storm Floris

The National (Scotland)

Storm Floris: Disruption continues after huge summer storm brings 134mph gust

Rail services in Scotland could be suspended until around 4pm on Tuesday, ScotRail has warned

Evening Standard

Scottish Government holds emergency meeting over Storm Floris disruption

Justice secretary Angela Constance said updates would be issued throughout Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Storm Floris to cause disruption into Tuesday in Scotland, Network Rail says

The railway operator said it would work ‘tirelessly’ to remove debris from train tracks.

Evening Standard

Storm Floris disrupts road, rails and ferries and sees festival events cancelled

An amber weather warning for strong winds is in place for much of Scotland until 11pm on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Police issue campervan warning as 'multiple' motorhomes blown over by Storm Floris

POLICE Scotland have issued a travel warning after multiple reports of campervans being blown over on busy Highland roads ...

Evening Standard

It is ‘imperative’ to follow advice as Storm Floris hits Scotland – minister

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said Storm Floris is ‘well and truly with us’.

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Renowned artist's work should be moved from London to Scotland, campaigners say

Calls have been made for a renowned artist's work to be moved from the Tate Modern to Scotland ahead of a new gallery opening ...

Evening Standard

‘Disgraceful’ to suggest police wipe records of trans criminals – Constance

The Justice Secretary asked police to launch a review after a newspaper reported a transgender killer had their record ‘wiped’.

The National (Scotland)

SNP to consider banning football fans caught using flares at games

MINISTERS are set to consider banning football fans caught using flares from matches.

The National (Scotland)

Youth violence summit ‘absolutely’ not a talking shop, insists Justice Secretary

The Scottish Government’s youth violence summit was “absolutely” not a talking shop, the Justice Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to host summit on tackling youth violence

John Swinney is set to host a summit on reducing youth violence across Scotland in a bid to prevent knife crime

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

The National (Scotland)

Judge appointed to Emma Caldwell inquiry as family hope for closure

The mother of Emma Caldwell has said her family have “waited a long time” for closure, after a judge was appointed to chair the inquiry into…

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