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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An offer of a university place will be made available for young people with care experience in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. It follows the publication of a
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Inspectors have called for ‘significant improvement’ in older peoples services in Western Isles following the publication of a report today. Although some areas are reported to be performing well, inspectors
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have announced they have been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive, SSSC said: “I’m so
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“Narrow minded and hateful” people have been conducting “deluded revenge attacks” on ethnic minorities in Scotland in response to world events, the Lord Advocate has warned. Frank Mulholland has joined
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Services for children and young people in Fife are performing well and are improving the lives of many, inspectors have said today. It follows a joint inspection of services across
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Racial discrimination throughout the public and private sectors and widespread public concern about the impact of immigration on Scotland’s “identity” has prompted a new Scottish Government strategy to eradicate racism.
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A charity is calling for all Scottish parties to back its five-point plan to end homelessness as it launched its new manifesto yesterday. With backing from Cabinet Secretary for Social
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One of Scotland’s largest independent care providers has launched a new suite of learning and development videos which features both staff and residents in starring roles. The new instructional videos
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The Scottish Government should appoint a dedicated minister in charge of mental health policy, according to a children’s charity. Children in Scotland said a dedicated ministerial-level post with a mental
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