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Inmates serving less than four years to be released early amid Scottish prison crisis

EMERGENCY measures have been announced in Scotland to deal with “critical risk” prison overcrowding.

The National (Scotland)

Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

The Guardian - UK

Island sheriff court staffing issues should be resolved in spring, minister says

STAFFING problems which led to island sheriff court jury trials being moved to the mainland should be resolved in the spring, Justice Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government looking at pardon scheme for Post Office Horizon scandal victims

THE Scottish Government is looking at the idea of a pardon scheme for the victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, the Justice Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

Man sparks debate with independent Scotland's 'influence' claim on Question Time

AN audience member on Question Time appeared to claim that Scotland would have no “influence” if it rejoined the EU as an independent country.

The National (Scotland)

Who is on tonight's Question Time as show heads to Scotland

QUESTION Time is set to be broadcast from Scotland, with the debate show heading to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

The National (Scotland)

Arrests over Bonfire Night disorder expected ‘in coming days’, says minister

Nine emergency service personnel were injured as violence flared.

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Scottish Justice Secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban as nine hurt

Angela Constance’s comments come in the wake of disorder in Edinburgh on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Brechin flood defences provided ‘valuable time’ for evacuation, MSPs told

Angela Constance said the full cost of the deadly storm is still being assessed.

The Independent UK

Storm Babet shows climate crisis taking place ‘here and now’ – Angela Constance

The Justice Secretary said the Scottish Government would support the affected areas.

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary defends First Minister's pledge to freeze council tax amid backlash

THE Justice Secretary has defended Humza Yousaf’s pledge to freeze council tax despite a backlash from local authority leaders.

The National (Scotland)

Residents return to ‘mind-blowing’ flood damage after Storm Babet

Brechin in Angus was badly hit by flooding, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes.

The Independent UK

Evacuated residents of flood-hit Scottish town won't be 'back in homes by Christmas'

RESIDENTS evacuated from a flood-hit Scottish town may not be able to return to their homes by Christmas, a local councillor has said.

The National (Scotland)

Clean-up gets under way in flooded areas after Storm Babet passes

Work to clear away the damage will go ahead on Sunday as the weather improves.

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Storm Babet passes but lengthy clean-up in store for worst-hit areas of Scotland

Flood warnings are still in place for some areas.

The Independent UK

Red weather warning lifted but more flooding possible in Scotland

Flood alerts remain in parts of the Scottish Highlands and much of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and Aberdeenshire.

The National (Scotland)

Politicians urge probes into community councillors over far-right link allegations

MSP Angela Constance promised to raise the issue of Simon Crane’s membership of East Calder community council.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland's new chief agrees force is 'institutionally discriminatory'

Police Scotland’s new chief constable has said she agrees with her predecessor that the force is “institutionally discriminatory”.

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‘Danger to life’ and weather warnings extended as Humza Yousaf attends crisis talks

Some parts of Scotland saw a month’s rain in just 24 hours, with “danger to life” warnings continuing over the weekend.

The Independent UK

A month’s rain fell in 24 hours, ‘danger to life’ warnings extended

The Met Office extended an amber warning for some regions until Sunday amid warnings not to travel.

The National (Scotland)

Long road ahead for Scotland's justice reforms with some changes to be contested

THERE is a long road ahead for sweeping reforms set for Scotland’s legal system and some of the changes are likely to be hotly contested and…

Daily Record

Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl launches petition in bid to see new laws target killer drug dealers

Grieving Stewart Handling is calling for Grace’s Law after his 13-year-old daughter was killed by class A drugs given to her on her last day of school.

Daily Record

It's in everyone's interests to stop cops walking away from investigations

Justice Secretary Angela Constance is proposing a new code of ethics for Police Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Rape, fraud and domestic abuse reports at record high, crime figures show

The number of rapes, attempted rapes and fraud reported to the police are at their highest levels on record, new figures indicate.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland appoints first-ever female Chief Constable

Police Scotland has appointed a new Chief Constable.

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