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Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker

By Laura Paterson, Reporter27th September 2023News Scotland

A drug consumption room being set up in Glasgow will help save lives, one former addict has said. The 52-year-old, from Paisley, used drugs for more than 30 years before

Next steps to help displaced Ukrainians settle in Scotland unveiled

By The Press Association27th September 2023News Scotland

A new strategy will aim to move Ukrainian refugees from temporary accommodation to permanent housing in Scotland. The Warms Scots Future paper, developed by the Scottish Government in collaboration with

First drug consumption room approved as work continues on avoiding prosecutions

By The Press Association27th September 2023News Scotland

Significant work will be needed to ensure drug users are not prosecuted for transporting illegal drugs into the UK’s first safe consumption room, the head of Glasgow’s health and social

Police Scotland launch campaign to help potential online abusers alter their behaviour

By The Press Association26th September 2023News Scotland, Webwatch

The police have launched a campaign targeting men who groom and abuse children online. The campaign, entitled Stop It Now!, focuses on men who are either already offending or at

Victims of rape facing ‘outmoded’ practices in court, senior judge warns

By The Press Association21st September 2023News Scotland

Rape victims are facing “outmoded” practices in court, Scotland’s most senior judge has said. Lord Carloway, the Lord President and Lord Justice General, is the head of the judiciary for

Vulnerable teenager’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter21st September 2023News Scotland

The death of a mentally ill teenager after he drank excessive amounts of water may have been prevented if his care and treatment had been delivered differently, an investigation has

Alleged victim of Glasgow child abuse ring ‘just crying’ after rape, court told

By Lauren Gilmour, Reporter21st September 2023News Scotland

An alleged victim of a child sex and witchcraft abuse ring told police he was “just crying” after being raped, a court heard. The child made the statement during an

Child abuse inquiry ‘initially hampered by unwillingness to acknowledge problem’

By Sarah Ward, Reporter20th September 2023News Scotland

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry was initially hampered by an unwillingness to acknowledge structural abuse, it has been told. Professor Kenneth Norrie (pictured), an expert in law from Strathclyde University,

Family of woman who died in YOI granted partial legal aid for inquiry

By Sarah Ward, Reporter15th September 2023News Scotland

The family of a woman who took her own life in a young offenders institution are receiving partial legal aid for representation at an inquiry into her death, a court

Cosla makes revised pay proposal to council workers describing it as ‘extremely strong offer’

By The Press Association13th September 2023News Scotland

The association consisting of Scottish local authorities has offered a revised pay offer for council workers. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) has made a two-part offer that will

Category: News Scotland

Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker

Next steps to help displaced Ukrainians settle in Scotland unveiled

First drug consumption room approved as work continues on avoiding prosecutions

Police Scotland launch campaign to help potential online abusers alter their behaviour

Victims of rape facing ‘outmoded’ practices in court, senior judge warns

Vulnerable teenager’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

Alleged victim of Glasgow child abuse ring ‘just crying’ after rape, court told

Child abuse inquiry ‘initially hampered by unwillingness to acknowledge problem’

Family of woman who died in YOI granted partial legal aid for inquiry

Cosla makes revised pay proposal to council workers describing it as ‘extremely strong offer’

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Category: News Scotland

Drug consumption room will save lives, says former addict turned recovery worker

Next steps to help displaced Ukrainians settle in Scotland unveiled

First drug consumption room approved as work continues on avoiding prosecutions

Police Scotland launch campaign to help potential online abusers alter their behaviour

Victims of rape facing ‘outmoded’ practices in court, senior judge warns

Vulnerable teenager’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

Alleged victim of Glasgow child abuse ring ‘just crying’ after rape, court told

Child abuse inquiry ‘initially hampered by unwillingness to acknowledge problem’

Family of woman who died in YOI granted partial legal aid for inquiry

Cosla makes revised pay proposal to council workers describing it as ‘extremely strong offer’