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No transgender prisoners with history of violence against women to be placed in female prisons in Scotland

It comes amid a major backlash after a prisoner convicted of two rapes was moved to a women's prison

Manchester Evening News

Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

The Independent UK

Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

The National (Scotland)

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Calls for second trans prisoner to be blocked from serving sentence in women's jail

The Scottish Tories have urged Nicola Sturgeon to personally intervene in the case of a trans prisoner who has applied to be housed in a female jail

The National (Scotland)

National Care Service plan suffers major set back as Unite union withdraws support

SNP ministers want to centralise care services across the country following criticism of the sector's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon praised for defending trans community amid 'culture war'

TRANS woman and broadcaster India Willoughby said that “nobody is coming to the rescue” of trans people apart from Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish mum says terrified daughter was filmed being beaten up on a school bus

Shocking footage shows the pupil being set upon by two other girls, suffering multiple blows to her head and body.

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Scottish Government using ‘placebo policies’ over drugs deaths, say academics

THE Scottish Government opted for “placebo policies” in its multimillion-pound response to the drug deaths crisis rather than tackling the…

The National (Scotland)

High hopes and loophole fears as Scots hunting legislation updated

‘THE result of the motion 7600 in the name of Mairi McAllan is Yes, 90, and No, 30. There were no abstentions. The motion is therefore agreed and…

The National (Scotland)

Mesh campaigners claim Humza Yousaf has 'refused' requests to meet group

Campaigner Roseanna Clarkin, of the Scottish Global Mesh Alliance, said Yousaf has refused several requests for meetings with campaigners spanning nearly two years.

Daily Record

Sturgeon should step in to stop transfer of transgender prisoner, say Tories

Tiffany Scott’s request for a transfer has reportedly been rubber-stamped.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon told to step in to stop transfer of trans prisoner Tiffany Scott to women's jail

Tiffany Scott, who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns, has been rubber-stamped for transfer to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

Daily Record

Prestwick Airport 'get serious' warning as private ownership idea floated

MSP Brian Whittle is urging the Scottish Government to get the best value for taxpayers now to ensure Prestwick Airport unlocks its potential.

Daily Record

New trans prisoner storm looms for Nicola Sturgeon over transfer of violent stalker Tiffany Scott

Troubled Scott - formerly Andrew Burns - has been repeatedly refused a switch to women's jail until now.

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Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

Daily Record

Scottish Government figures reveal 1800 homes in North Lanarkshire remain empty

New housing statistics have shown that there are 1,846 long term empty homes in North Lanarkshire and over 42,000 across Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Life 'exposed by pandemic' - but will continue to run city venues

During the pandemic, lockdowns forced venues to shut causing income to drop and councillors have questioned Glasgow Life's reliance on 'commercial revenues'.

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Edinburgh Live

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

Glasgow Live

New Glasgow promenade built out into River Clyde set to create more jobs

The former waterfront path at the Windmillcroft Quay on the south side of the river is set to be revamped with works expected to start in 2024 and be completed within two years.

Glasgow Live

Extra health support for Glasgow schools under plans for more community care

The proposals by the city's health and social care partnership (HSCP) could help youngsters get better access to health care.

Daily Record

Crisis grants money set to dry up in Dumfries and Galloway next year

Fewer people will get emergency financial support due to shortage of funding

Daily Record

Homelessness surges in West Lothian after end of covid eviction protection

Councillors are calling for more funding from the Scottish Government to help tackle the growing crisis

Daily Record

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

Daily Record

"Significant shift in approach" in bid to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's bed blocking problem

People will now leave hospital when they have a start date for care at home beginning – rather than when the care is due to begin

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