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Move to revoke ban on cultivation of eucalyptus opposed

Strongly opposing the move by the State Government to revoke bank on cultivating Eucalyptus, National Committee for Protection of Natural Resources (NCPNR) and Samaj Parivarthan Samudaya (SPS) have said that the move would threaten the fragile ecosystem.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

Humza Yousaf to raise Scottish Prison Service crown immunity with Rishi Sunak

HUMZA Yousaf is planning to raise the issue of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) still having crown immunity with the Prime Minister amid a key…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Scotland's prison chief clashes with Tory MSP over transgender inmate policy

SCOTLAND’S prison chief clashed with a Tory MSP as a Holyrood committee heard evidence on new guidance for transgender prisoners.Tory MSP as a

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

The eighth phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry started on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Scottish prisons criticised over handling of inmates in solitary confinement

Inspectorate calls for urgent improvements, particularly in treatment of prisoners with mental health problems

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023

Scotland’s £240m prisoner transfer contract under review amid collapse fears

Due to staff shortages, outsourcing giant GEOAmey has been missing up to 50 transfers per week, crippling the courts.

Daily Record · Jul 9, 2023

Trans rapist Isla Bryson 'victim of hate crimes in jail' and complains of being treated like 'monster'

The notorious inmate, who only transitioned while on bail, says they have become a victim of transphobic attacks in prison.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Despite shootings, poll finds Seattle residents think schools are generally safe

In the past school year, the Seattle Public Schools community mourned the loss of a 17-year-old senior who was shot in the hallways of Ingraham High School. More recently, gun violence near Garfield and Nova high schools propelled school closures and lockdowns.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Top lawyer slams prison service's death immunity and calls on FM to remove 'licence to kill'

Aamer Anwar believes the Scottish Prison Service should be prosecuted for health and safety failures over the deaths of Katie Allan and William Lindsay at Polmont Young Offenders Institution

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

Glasgow mum of daughter who died in custody blasts 'lies and insults'

A joint fatal accident inquiry was launched into the deaths of Katie Allan and teenager William Lindsay, who both took their lives within months of each other at Polmont Young Offenders Institution.

Glasgow Live · Jun 4, 2023