‘Devastating’ consequences of drink-driving highlighted in festive campaign
Motorists are being warned not to risk drink-driving as authorities launch a festive crackdown on the crime.
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“She thought she was going to die” – father of Sheku cop speaks out about daughter’s ordeal
A Fife police officer injured while confronting Sheku Bayoh in Kirkcaldy feared she was going to die, according to her father.
Crown Office has betrayed family of Sheku Bayoh, sister claims
The sister of Sheku Bayoh has claimed Scotland’s most senior law officer has betrayed her grieving family.
Peaceful rally organised in support of Sheku Bayoh family
A peaceful rally will be held in Edinburgh next week as the family of Sheku Bayoh learn the outcome of a criminal probe into his death.
Lord Advocate criticises presiding officer’s decision to rule Holyrood’s Brexit bill unlawful
Supreme Court judges would rule Theresa May’s flagship Brexit legislation unlawful if they followed the logic of a decision on the SNP’s version, says the Lord Advocate.
Top law officer probes Angus whistleblower’s cover-up claims over hiker’s deatrh
Scotland’s top law officer is investigating an Angus whistleblower’s claims that police covered up a hiker’s possible murder.
Scotland’s chief law officer refuses to offer timescale for Sheku Bayoh inquiry
Fears have been raised about the plight of Sheku Bayoh’s family as the Lord Advocate could not say when a fatal accident inquiry will be held into his death.
Sheku Bayoh family to meet Lord Advocate this week
The family of Sheku Bayoh will meet the Lord Advocate on Wednesday to demand answers over his death in police custody.
FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon pressed over Sheku Bayoh death in custody case
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the lack of answers Sheku Bayoh’s family are getting over his death in police custody.
Lawyer slates Scotland’s ‘over-zealous’ approach to domestic abuse
An “over-zealous” approach to tackling domestic violence is having a “devastating” impact on families and clogging up the courts, a former prosecutor has warned.