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Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul

The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences

Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.

John Swinney Elected as Scotland's New First Minister

John Swinney has been officially elected as Scotland's seventh First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood. The SNP leader now faces the challenge of uniting his party and reconnecting with the Scottish public.

Sturgeon's Memoir Bombshell: Salmond, COVID and IndyRef

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon breaks her silence in a highly anticipated memoir, addressing the COVID-19 response, the bitter feud with Alex Salmond, and the stalled independence campaign. Her revelations promise to send shockwaves through Scottis

Police Probe Security Alert at Scottish Parliament

Police Scotland launches investigation after a major security alert forces the lockdown and evacuation of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, disrupting parliamentary business.

Humza Yousaf accused of believing he's 'above the law'

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf faces blistering criticism from political rivals who accuse him of acting as if 'the law is for other people' following his controversial comments about defying Westminster legislation.

John Swinney Elected as Scotland's First Minister

Veteran SNP politician John Swinney has been formally elected as Scotland's seventh First Minister by MSPs, vowing to seek 'common ground' and focus on the nation's pressing priorities.

Holyrood Scandal: MSPs Secretly Filmed in Toilets

Exclusive investigation reveals five Members of the Scottish Parliament were covertly filmed by a hidden camera placed in Holyrood's toilets, sparking a major security review and privacy outrage.

Police probe security breach at Scottish Parliament

Police Scotland launches an investigation after a man breaches security at the Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood, prompting a full lockdown and raising serious questions about safety protocols.

Holyrood Crisis: Patrick Harvie Faces No-Confidence Vote

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie is facing a dramatic no-confidence vote at Holyrood after failing to meet a crucial deadline for updating Scotland's crumbling building standards, sparking a major political crisis for the SNP-Green government.

Holyrood Gains New Powers in Landmark Shift from Westminster

A landmark bill passing through Holyrood is set to fundamentally reshape Scotland's relationship with Westminster, granting MSPs greater autonomy over key policy areas and reducing London's influence, according to a major report from the Nuffield Trust.

Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis

Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.

Damning Report Slams Holyrood's 'Arrogant Political Elite'

A damning new report accuses the Scottish Parliament of fostering a culture of arrogance and stifling debate. Critics demand urgent reform to curb Holyrood's power and restore proper scrutiny, as the institution faces its biggest crisis of confidence sinc

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