Analysis: Hamilton report finds Scotland’s first minister did not break the ministerial code but another inquiry has yet to publishJames Hamilton, Read More
Mar 22, 2021
Scottish politics
Mar 18, 2021
Scotland should have specialist rape court, review recommends
Campaigners welcome proposals, which include help for complainers to oppose questions about their sexual historyScotland should have a national Read More
Mar 02, 2021
Scottish government to release legal advice on Salmond court action
Move comes after it emerged deputy first minister, John Swinney, faced cross-party censure John Swinney, Scotland’s deputy first minister, has agreed Read More
Feb 10, 2021
Spectator asks judge to allow fuller release of Alex Salmond claims
It is thought magazine wants to publish Salmond’s submission to Holyrood inquiry into handling of harassment claimsThe Spectator magazine has launched Read More
Jan 19, 2021
Scottish parliament rejects Westminster’s ‘spy cops’ bill
Holyrood move means covert police bill will not cover Scotland when it comes into lawThe Scottish parliament has rejected a controversial bill from Read More
Sep 16, 2020
Lord Keen: what were the events that led to Tory peer’s resignation?
As Keen confirms he has quit as advocate general for Scotland, we look at how it happenedIt was last week that questions over Lord Keen’s position as Read More
Sep 16, 2020
Lord Keen resigns over Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan
Move by advocate general for Scotland is latest blow in fallout from internal market billLatest politics news – live developmentsBoris Johnson has Read More
Aug 27, 2020
SNP accuses No 10 of endangering Acts of Union with judicial review inquiry
Joanna Cherry’s intervention follows concerns inquiry could lead to changes in Scottish lawThe Scottish National party has accused the government of Read More
Oct 21, 2019
Scottish judges delay ruling in Boris Johnson contempt of court case
Most senior judge says court needs to ensure PM does not try to block Brexit extensionLatest Brexit news – live updatesScottish judges have delayed a Read More
Oct 09, 2019
Scottish study prompts fresh call for abolition of not proven verdict
Campaigners demand change as study finds system may push jurors towards acquittal in rape casesCampaigners against sexual violence have renewed calls Read More
Oct 09, 2019
Scottish study prompts fresh call for abolition of not proven verdict
Campaigners demand change as study finds system may push jurors towards acquittal in rape casesCampaigners against sexual violence have renewed calls Read More
Oct 02, 2019
Glasgow council facing court action over lack of housing for homeless people
Shelter Scotland seeking review of what it says is authority’s illegal denial of servicesShelter Scotland is to launch a significant court action Read More