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Long road ahead for Scotland's justice reforms with some changes to be contested

THERE is a long road ahead for sweeping reforms set for Scotland’s legal system and some of the changes are likely to be hotly contested and…

The National (Scotland)

Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl launches petition in bid to see new laws target killer drug dealers

Grieving Stewart Handling is calling for Grace’s Law after his 13-year-old daughter was killed by class A drugs given to her on her last day of school.

Daily Record

It's in everyone's interests to stop cops walking away from investigations

Justice Secretary Angela Constance is proposing a new code of ethics for Police Scotland.

Daily Record

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Rape, fraud and domestic abuse reports at record high, crime figures show

The number of rapes, attempted rapes and fraud reported to the police are at their highest levels on record, new figures indicate.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland appoints first-ever female Chief Constable

Police Scotland has appointed a new Chief Constable.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government in talks with judiciary on young people's sentencing

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has met with a senior member of Scotland’s judiciary over guidelines on the sentencing of young people.

The National (Scotland)

Inside HMP & YOI Stirling at start of new era in Scottish prison system

There will be 'a safe and secure' environment for 100 women in custody.

Daily Record

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Aamer Anwar accuses Government of ‘arrogantly’ ignoring views of legal profession

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “arrogantly” ignoring the views of the legal profession as it considers plans to reform rape trials.

The National (Scotland)

Justice secretary vows to 'improve experience' of spiking victims after Record reveals concerns over testing delays

Angela Constance was quizzed in Holyrood after the Record revealed police are outsourcing the testing of hundreds of extra samples in spiking cases

Daily Record

Justice Secretary defends pilot for judge-only rape trials amid lawyer boycott threat

Lawyers have threatened to refuse to take part in the judge-only pilot or accept instructions, warning that there may be a boycott.

The National (Scotland)

New Scots drugs minister supported family member through addiction

Elena Whitham believes her first hand knowledge of addiction within her own family, as well as the blockages that can hamper recovery, gives her a grounding that few politicians could match.

Daily Record

Justice Secretary 'disappointed' at lawyers' threat to boycott judge-only rape trials

THE Justice Secretary has said she is “disappointed” some defence lawyers are threatening to boycott a pilot of judge-only rape trials.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish lawyers threaten to boycott pilot of judge-only rape trials

SCOTTISH lawyers have threatened to refuse to take part in a pilot of judge-only rape trials as they are “anti-democratic”.

The National (Scotland)

Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl Grace Handling among victims' families welcoming new bill to scrap 'not proven'

A new bill published by the Scottish government would see the most radical shake-up of the country’s justice system in decades if passed.

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What is Scotland's not proven verdict and what does it mean for justice system?

The third verdict - which only exists in Scottish courts - is set to be scrapped under a new bill aiming to reform the country's justice system.

The Guardian - UK

Sexual assault survivors welcome Scottish plans to scrap ‘not proven’ verdict

Other proposals include pilot of judge-only trials for rape cases

The National (Scotland)

Not proven verdict can 'retraumatise' victims of crime, says Justice Secretary

Angela Constance acknowledged it has taken a “long time” for the legislation on scrapping the controversial third verdict to be introduced at…

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Justice Secretary disputes claim judge-only rape trials would be 'authoritarian'

Angela Constance, Scottish Justice Secretary, described the changes as the “most significant reform to our justice system in the history of…

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Daily Record

SNP minister insists controversial Not Proven verdict has no place in modern Scots justice system

The Scottish Government faces stiff opposition from lawyers on its plan to scrap juries on rape trials and rely only on judges.

The National (Scotland)

Landmark legislation published to scrap not proven verdict and reduce jury size

The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will also change the size of criminal juries from 15 to 12.

The National (Scotland)

Pioneering tech scheme will take victims into VR courtroom ahead of trial

PIONEERING virtual technology is being used to help victims and witnesses familiarise themselves with giving evidence in court.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf must make reversing Scotland's drug shame a top priority

Record View says there’s a big difference between talking and delivering on health, education, inequality – and drugs policy.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf urged to make Scots shameful drug death crisis a priority

Critics believe Humza Yousaf and other leadership candidates placed too little focus on the enduring drug emergency.

Daily Record

Two Ayrshire MSPs to take on new roles as junior ministers within the Scottish Government

The Ayrshire MSPs were thrilled with the appointments and spoke of their pride at landing the roles.

The Independent UK

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Shona Robison takes on Kate Forbes’ former post of Finance Secretary as well as the role of Deputy First Minister.

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