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Home Office minister says no plans to ‘interfere’ on drug consumption room pilot

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC said prosecuting users of a facility for simple drugs possession charges would not be in the public interest.

The Independent UK

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

The Independent UK

‘Not in public interest’ to prosecute for possession in drugs consumption room

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC issued a statement amid growing calls for a drugs consumption room to be established in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

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Scotland's top law officer rebukes Holyrood committee for 'inappropriate' report

THE Lord Advocate has written to a Tory-led Holyrood committee over an “inappropriate” bid to influence prosecution guidelines.

The National (Scotland)

Top Scots prosecutor warns rise in hate crime will not be tolerated

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC pledged to protect the public from "hate-fuelled offences".

Daily Record

Edinburgh prison faces 'corporate homicide' investigation after death of inmate Alan Marshall

Police Scotland has been ordered to investigate the Scottish Prison Service over the death of Allan Marshall. The organisation could face 'corporate homicide' charges.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Prison Service could face prosecution over 'preventable' death of inmate

SCOTLAND'S top law officer has told the police to investigate whether the Scottish Prison Service should be prosecuted over the death of a prisoner.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Prison Service facing possible prosecution over death of prisoner

Allan Marshall died aged 30 after being restrained by prison officers while on remand in HMP Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Scottish Prison Service faces 'corporate homicide' probe over custody death of Allan Marshall

The 30-year-old, who was a dad-of-two, died in hospital four days after being dragged naked and face down by officers at HMP Edinburgh in March 2015.

Daily Record

Man died after being restrained and coming into contact with police – family

Joseph Sneddon, 37, died in April 2022 at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

The Independent UK

Lockerbie bombing suspect not facing charges in Scotland, Lord Advocate says

THE man suspected of being the Lockerbie bombmaker, who is detained in the US, is not currently facing criminal proceedings in Scotland, the Lord…

The National (Scotland)

Lord Advocate: Lockerbie bombing suspect not facing charges in Scotland

The country’s top law officer told Holyrood that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is not currently facing charges.

The Independent UK

Lord Advocate welcomes Lockerbie bombing arrest

In a rare statement about a live case, the Lord Advocate said the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing would continue.

The Independent UK

We will find another lawful way to express will of Scots, says Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland’s first minister sees general election as independence referendum after UK supreme court judgment on second poll

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Conclusions of Supreme Court justices on Scottish independence case

Five Supreme Court judges concluded that going ahead with a second vote would be beyond the powers of Holyrood.

The Guardian - UK

Supreme court rules against Scottish parliament holding new independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon says ‘Scottish democracy will not be denied’ after court blocks route to referendum

Evening Standard

Indyref2: Nicola Sturgeon says next general election will be ‘de facto referendum’ on Scottish independence

First minister has said she will look for another way to Scottish independence after Supreme Court judges ruled on Wednesday morning Scotland must get Westminster’s permission for a second referendum

The Independent UK

Indyref2: Supreme Court to decide if Scotland can hold second independence vote

The panel of five justices will hand down their decision on Wednesday morning

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Key questions as Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 plan rejected by Supreme Court

First minister vows to fight on after Holyrood told vote needs Westminster’s approval

The Independent UK

Scottish independence court case: What happens next?

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Judges could say it’s too early to rule on indyref2 powers, according to legal expert

THE delivery of the Supreme Court independence referendum judgment this week could indicate judges have concluded it is too early to rule on whether…

The Conversation

Scottish independence: why the supreme court is deciding if there will be another referendum

There were no fireworks as the UK’s supreme court opened its doors on the morning of Tuesday 11 October. No star witnesses, cross examinations or fiery rhetoric. Yet many were glued to the live feed coming from London as the case began which could determine Scotland’s constitutional future.

The National (Scotland)

UK urges judges to throw out independence case during day two at Supreme Court

THE UK Government kept up efforts to have the Supreme Court independence referendum case thrown out altogether as its top law officer gave evidence…

The Independent UK

Indyref2 Bill ‘directly’ relates to reserved matter, Supreme Court told

A two-day hearing on the Scottish Parliament’s legislative competence has concluded.

Daily Record

All you need to know from final day of Supreme Court independence referendum hearing

Judges have been asked to decide whether the Bill relates to "reserved matters" - meaning it is outwith Holyrood's competence.

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