Holyrood backs Westminster over forced marriage law
Forced marriage is to become a criminal offence in Scotland, after Holyrood gave the go ahead for Westminster legislation on the issue to be applied north of the border. The
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Former Angus alcohol misuse worker admits being five times limit
A former alcohol misuse campaigner has admitted driving while almost five times the legal limit. Eileen McArthur (pictured) was found drunk behind the wheel of her car twice in the
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Complaints over care at private school upheld by Inspectorate
Four separate complaints against a private school in Aberdeen have been upheld by the Care Inspectorate after investigations in December. THe complaints involved communication between staff and the families &
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Borders sets aside £450K to tackle residential care cost increase
Social work budgets in the Borders are under increased pressure due to the number of children needing residential care or accommodation in secure units. Councillors have agreed to set aside
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IRISS announce details of older people project
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS) have published details of a new project focused on preventative care of older people. ‘Plan P: new approaches to prevention
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Mikaeel Kular reported to be in foster care system
The three-year-old boy whose mother has been charged with his death is said to have been put into foster care because of concerns about his welfare. Social workers from Fife
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Care standards complaint due to ‘disgruntled ex-employee’
The Care Inspectorate has confirmed it has started an investigation into the quality of care at a private School in Aberdeen. Established in 1975, Hamilton School in Aberdeen caters for
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Glasgow care home closes down after being criticised by Inspectors
A care home for the elderly in Glasgow which received damning reports from inspectors is to close after its owners were unable to make improvements. Torbrae Care Home was issued
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Mikaeel Kular’s mother charged with murder
Rosdeep Kular, the mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular, has appeared in court charged with his murder. Mikaeel was reported missing from his home in the Drylaw area of Edinburgh on
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Call for sex offenders to lose their right to anonymity
Sex offenders who breach the terms of their release should lose their right to anonymity, according to the Conservatives. The party says the move would reduce the temptation for sex
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