An inquiry into the abuse of children in care in Scotland should be extended to include victims at state schools, MSPs have heard. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee
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Survivors of childhood abuse in care who are either elderly or terminally ill can now apply for a £10,000 redress payment from the Scottish Government. Deputy First Minister John Swinney
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Two people have gone on trial accused of abducting and murdering a woman more than 19 years ago. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016 from her home
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There were “missed opportunities” to stop the abuse of a vulnerable woman before she was murdered, an independent review has found. Sharon Greenop, 46, was found dead at her home
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Care experienced young people across Scotland will benefit from a new funding scheme that will help provide safe and supportive housing when they move on from care. The £3 million
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Criminals undertaking community payback orders (CPOs) in the Scottish Borders have good relationships with staff but there are doubts about any benefits from the punishment, inspections have found. The management
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Additional funding has been announced by the Scottish Government as part of efforts to tackle fuel poverty. A minimum of £38 million was awarded to Warmworks, a managing agent which
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Scottish youth support charity Includem has been awarded the Care Inspectorate’s top rating for their work in helping to improve young people’s lives. The charity, which has offices in Glasgow,
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Progress has been made at a Scottish prison where serious concerns were raised over its provision of healthcare, according to inspectors. On a visit to HMP Perth in May last
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The Scottish Government should take steps to ensure children are prohibited from being locked in police cells, a Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP has said. MSPs have been debating legislation which
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