More than 100 mental health staff have been hired across Scotland’s public sector since the start of the year. The additional mental health workers in A&Es, GP practices, police station
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The carers of a woman they are accused of murdering more than 19 years ago are to stand trial in April. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016
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A new rapid test for sepsis which can give a result within three minutes has been developed by scientists. The test could save thousands of lives from the deadly condition
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DNA matching a teenage boy accused of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl was found on her body and clothes, a court has heard. Forensic scientist Stuart Bailey said DNA
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The UK Government’s aim to end freedom of movement after Brexit is a “self-defeating” measure, according to Nicola Sturgeon. Scotland’s First Minister is to speak at the Assemblee Nationale in
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A phone belonging to a teenager accused of the abduction, rape and murder of a six-year-old girl was used to google “how do police find DNA”, a court has heard.
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Improvements to forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in Scotland are being considered. Proposals to strengthen the medical treatment of victims are being consulted on by the
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Harassment and bullying by members of Scotland’s health boards is more widespread than in other public organisations, the Standards Commission has found. Almost a quarter of health board members say
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The case of a teenager who walked free from court after sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl shows sentencing guidelines must be updated as a “matter of urgency”, Labour have said.
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The Alesha MacPhail murder trial has been told the six-year-old schoolgirl was smothered and suffered “catastrophic” injuries to her genital area. Pathologist John Williams said the youngster suffered more severe
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