A former teacher at a childcare institution has described a convicted child abuser as having a “heart of gold” and being a “father figure” to youngsters. Chris Brown, 77, was
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A formal review is being carried out at a health board after the email addresses of almost 40 people living with HIV were accidentally made public. In an email sent
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NHS Scotland has appointed a new chief executive. Malcolm Wright, who had been carrying out the role on an interim basis, will take up the post following the departure of
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More than 70 survivors of abuse in care who are elderly or terminally ill have been awarded £10,000 compensation payments by the Scottish Government. Since the Advance Payment Scheme was
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The majority of drugs deaths occur among people who have experienced considerable adversity in their lives, often from a young age, research has found. In a report focused on drug
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The Catholic Church in Scotland should create a stronger independent safeguarding service as a critical step to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals, a review group has recommended. The Independent Review
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A man and a woman who made the life of the young woman they should have been caring for “a living hell” have been convicted of her murder. Margaret Fleming,
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A former teacher at a residential childcare institution has claimed boys would sexually assault younger children at the home. The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, worked at
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Jurors in the trial of a couple accused of murdering a missing woman more than 19 years ago have been sent home for the night. Edward Cairney and Avril Jones
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Legislation to “simplify and modernise” the disclosure system in Scotland has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill would seek to strengthen the protection of children and
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