Some victims of sexual crime are still facing delays in their cases reaching trial, delaying their recovery from trauma, a report has found. A review by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution
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Nicola Sturgeon said she is “consumed with sadness” and anger at the death of Mercy Baguma, who was found dead next to her starving baby in a Glasgow flat, as
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New legislation aimed at giving the views of children more weight in the legal system has been approved by the Scottish Parliament. The Children (Scotland) Bill was passed unanimously in
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MSPs are seeking opinions on proposed legislation aimed at offering financial redress for victims of historic child abuse in care. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland)
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Restrictions have been placed on care homes across Tayside as authorities try to stem the spread of a coronavirus outbreak. Indoor visits to the premises are due to restart across
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People with learning disabilities in Scotland are at significantly increased risk of premature death, according to a new study. Research by the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory (SLDO) has found youngsters
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Government officials are not involved in decisions to discharge Covid-19 positive patients from hospitals to care homes, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon was pressed on the issue by
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A new Bill before Holyrood is among the most important it will consider, the Deputy First Minister has said. Making a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Redress for
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New guidance has been given to teachers to help them spot signs of domestic abuse as children return to Scotland’s classrooms after lockdown. Amid concerns abuse increased during the pandemic,
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Survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for payouts of up to £80,000 under a proposed new law. The legislation aims to provide “tangible recognition”
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