Independence would enable Scotland to take its own decisions to address issues such as drugs and gambling, and increase cooperation with international justice partners, according to a new paper published by Justice Secretary Angela Constance
A conviction for failure to have an immigration document at an asylum interview has been quashed after being sent back to court by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
A man's sentence has been reduced by the Court of Appeal after time spent on remand in a foreign prison was not deducted.
£11 million grant funding confirmed for public sector bodies.
Improving gender identity healthcare for children and young people.
Cash-first approach to help with infant food insecurity.
Deputy First Minister welcomes completion of new £49 million Stornoway terminal.
As part of our efforts to reduce crime, fill gaps in the job market and grow the economy, we're encouraging businesses to recruit more prison leavers.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030.
People in Scotland have received more than £30 million via two Scottish Government benefits to help them deal with increased energy costs this winter, new statistics have shown.
The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation, with 95% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals.
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has today quashed a conviction for murder, after a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday announced the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland.
More child and vulnerable adult witnesses involved in serious criminal trials will have access to specialist suites to pre-record evidence, away from the courtroom, following a further £2 million investment from the Scottish Government.
More than one million faster broadband connections have been delivered to homes and businesses across Scotland, backed by £1 billion of publicly-driven investment.
Ensuring access to information and advice.
Parliament to consider tax to raise more funding to fix unsafe cladding.
PM Rishi Sunak's press statement on the next stage of the plan to stop the boats.
Our strategy for transforming genomic medicine across Scotland from 2024 to 2029.
Following completion of a report from the independent review by Chris Henley KC into the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) handling of the Andrew Malkinson case, CCRC Chairman Helen Pitcher OBE has offered Mr Malkinson an unreserved apology.
The Prime Minister has outlined a package of sweeping reforms to put work at the heart of welfare and deliver on his “moral mission” to give everyone who is able to work, the best possible chance of staying in, or returning to work.
In a major speech today [Friday 19 April], the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle the unprecedented rise in economic inactivity and ensure our benefits system is better targeted at those who need it most.
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
The Scottish Government is stepping up action to tackle climate change with a suite of new policies on transport, including increasing the number of electric vehicle chargers, and land use.
