Boy, 16, locked up for nine years for killing Bailey Gwynne in school row
A teenager has been locked up for nine years for stabbing a school pupil to death during a “trivial” row. Bailey Gwynne, 16, died from a knife wound to the
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Gender recognition law review vowed as SNP bids to improve LGBTI equality
Nicola Sturgeon has promised to review and reform gender recognition law for trans people as part of a series of commitments on LGBTI equality. The SNP leader has also pledged
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Lack of understanding ‘leaving many autistic people socially isolated’
Two-thirds of people with autism feel socially isolated, according to a report which found poor public understanding of the condition is making some feel trapped in their own homes. The
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Davidson calls on SNP to ‘press the pause button’ on named person scheme
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has called for the SNP to “press the pause button” on plans to introduce a named person for every child in Scotland. Ms Davidson met
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Veterans’ charity Erskine celebrates A Century of Care
A charity that cares for military veterans is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Erskine Hospital was founded at a public meeting in Glasgow City Chambers on March 29 1916 under a
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National conference sees 97 new Dementia Champions graduate in Scotland
A recent National Conference & Graduation event saw 97 health and social service professionals from across Scotland graduate to become Dementia Champions. The Dementia Champion graduates are the sixth group
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Two thirds say named guardian proposals ‘unacceptable’, Christian Institute Poll
Almost two thirds of Scots believe assigning a named person to every child is “an unacceptable intrusion” into family life, according to a new poll. Results from the survey revealed
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Scottish child abuse inquiry launches first formal call for evidence
The Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, Susan O’Brien QC, has launched the Inquiry’s first formal call for evidence, inviting survivors of abuse to come forward and share their experiences.
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Children’s hospice chairty calls for better care for children with shorter lives
Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) has launched its first ever Scottish Parliament election manifesto and is calling for improved holistic palliative care for babies, children and young people aged 0-25
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New law allows judges to tackle jurors’ ‘unenlightened views’ in sex crime cases
A law to permit judges to address the “unenlightened views” of some jurors in sex crime cases and crack down on “revenge porn” has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
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