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Horizon scandal: concern over complex route to justice for Scottish victims

As inquiry hears evidence on Scottish case, worries raised about obstacles in road to justice for victims prosecuted by state prosecutor

The Guardian - UK

Post Office Horizon scandal: Scotland’s top prosecutor apologises ‘profusely’ to victims

Lord advocate ‘acutely concerned’ at manner in which Post Office officials ‘repeatedly misled’ prosecutors

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf jibes 'UK-based parties' should reflect on Horizon scandal role

HUMZA Yousaf has urged “all UK based parties” to reflect on their role in the Post Office scandal as opposition leaders rounded on the Crown…

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All Scottish Post Office scandal victims will be cleared, Humza Yousaf says

ALL subpostmasters wrongly convicted in Scotland because of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal will be cleared, Humza Yousaf has said ...

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Staff took 16-year-old off suicide watch hours before death, inquiry told

A 16-year-old who took his own life in Polmont Young Offenders Institution had been removed from suicide watch hours earlier, a fatal accident…

The National (Scotland)

Call for Crown immunity to be lifted before inquiry into young peoples' deaths

A FATAL accident inquiry will begin next week into the deaths of two people who took their own lives in a young offender institution, amid calls for…

The National (Scotland)

Costs of investigation into SNP finances 'now over £1 million'

POLICE Scotland's investigation into the SNP's finances has reportedly cost more than £1 million.

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Lawyers urge Crown Office to explain why SNP finance probe is taking so long

LAWYERS have urged the Crown Office to explain why the probe into the SNP’s finances is taking so long to conclude.

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Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death

Siobhan Cattigan's family seeking answers from Scottish Rugby over her death.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers malicious prosecution payouts could top £60m

Auditors said the Crown Office has allocated a total of £60.5 million in unplanned costs.

The Independent UK

Accuser ‘devastated’ as man’s conviction for raping her aged 13 quashed

Appeal judges ruled there was insufficient evidence to convict Sean Hogg, 22.

The Independent UK

Former social worker sentenced to community service for historical child cruelty

A FORMER “house mother” who abused children in her care in the 1960s and 1970s has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service.

The National (Scotland)

A killer covered up his crime for years until his Tinder date helped police find the body – and put him behind bars

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

How hit-and-run killer covered up his crime for years until Tinder date brought him to justice

Victim Tony Parson's family was left without answers for more than three years after he was killed on a charity bike ride, Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports

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Edinburgh Trams fined £240,000 over ‘avoidable’ death of pedestrian

Bus driver Carlos Correa was hit by a tram in September 2018 at the Saughton Mains crossing – the scene of a near miss two years earlier.

The Independent UK

Police referred to watchdog over charity cyclist death investigation

Police Scotland will be investigated after complaints of alleged criminality during their investigation into the death of Tony Parsons were raised.

The Independent UK

Scottish fugitive extradited from Brazil jailed for more than nine years

James White, 46, was arrested in South America in 2020.

The National (Scotland)

Lord Advocate to review use of diversion from prosecution in sex cases

THE Lord Advocate has ordered a review of how prosecutors deal with diversion from prosecution in cases of serious sexual offences such as rape.

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Daily Record

Katie Allan's mum says daughter's tragic death has cost family thousands amid fight for answers

Linda Allan and husband Stuart may have to withdraw from a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of their daughter despite five years of tirelessly campaigning for answers.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish teen tells of trauma after her alleged rapist got therapy instead of prosecution

Kaitlyn, now 17, has waived her right to anonymity - with the support of her parents - demanding the rules are never used again for rape cases.

Daily Record

Scots teen opens up on trauma after her alleged rapist got therapy instead of prosecution

Kaitlyn Ward was only 14 when she was attacked but the 16-year-old boy she accused was given social work meetings instead of a High Court trial.

Daily Record

Nicky Campbell fears ex-teacher who 'sadistically beat boys' won't face justice due to age

Nicky and a group of former schoolmates will be told on Monday whether John Brownlee, 88, is to face charges over claims he “sadistically” beat and abused lads at Edinburgh Academy.

Daily Record

Fatal Accident Inquiry launched into death of Renfrewshire double-murderer

Robert Chalmers - who was serving a life sentence - died of pneumonia, which he developed while in prison.

Daily Record

Alleged teen rapist avoids justice after prosecutors divert him from criminal action despite charges

The 17-year-old was initially charged with rape by the police over allegations made by his ex-girlfriend who has now hit out at Scottish prosecutors.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh broadcaster hits out as 'abuser teacher' lives life of luxury overseas

Iain Wares is still living in an upmarket retirement community in South Africa, four years after a raft of allegations of brutal physical and sexual abuse against him were made public

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