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SPA: Police Scotland ‘way behind the curve’ on technology. Martyn Evans, chair of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), has said that while Scotland’s use of digital technology for evidence gathering is behind that of other countries. by Sofia Villegas.
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Scottish Public Service Awards 2024 shortlist announced
1 day ago · Inspired by the late Campbell Christie and his incredible efforts to help reform Scotland’s public services, Holyrood launched the awards in 2014 with the aim of recognising and rewarding best practice, teamwork, innovation, and clear leadership across Scotland’s diverse public services. The full shortlist is available below, and for …
MSPs set to vote on scrapping key climate change targets
2 days ago · MSPs will vote later on whether to amend climate change legislation to drop key pledges for reducing emissions. The Scottish Government said earlier this year that it would scrap the 2030 goal of reducing emissions by 75 per cent against 1990s levels after admitting it was unattainable. The government wants to replace its yearly and interim ...
Scottish Parliament backs reversal of UK winter fuel payment cut
Oct 8, 2024 · The Scottish Parliament has called on the UK Government to U-turn on its decision to limit the number of pensioners who will receive winter heating payments. MSPs voted in favour of a Scottish Government motion, laid by First Minister John Swinney, stating the “UK Government must reverse the introduction of means testing for the winter fuel ...
Police probing allegations senior civil servant lied under oath in …
Aug 30, 2024 · Police are investigating allegations that a senior civil servant gave false evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s inquiry into the handling of harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond while under oath. Named Operation Broadcroft, the investigation is focused on statements James Hynd, head of the cabinet, parliament and ...
Anas Sarwar and Kate Forbes among those shortlisted for …
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes are among those shortlisted for this year’s Holyrood Political Awards. Sarwar and Forbes are joined by Green MSP Gillian Mackay on the shortlist for the MSP of the Year award. Sarwar has overseen a resurgence of his party north of the border, while Forbes recently ...
Keir Starmer and John Swinney meet as Council of Nations and …
Oct 10, 2024 · Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney are meeting in Edinburgh today as part of the UK Government’s first Council of Nations and Regions. The council, with includes representatives from across the UK, will focus on joint-working to deliver investment and economic growth. It is part of the new Labour government’s ...
Human trafficking: Scotland's role in a global battle against the …
Oct 1, 2024 · “There is a bit of a misconception about the level of human trafficking that happens in Scotland,” says Detective Superintendent (DSU) Steven Bertram, whose Specialist Crime Division based at the Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire, is tackling modern slavery, human trafficking, prostitution and more in collaboration with forces in other jurisdictions across the world.
Keir Starmer announces border security boost to ‘smash’ people ...
3 days ago · Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an additional £75m for border security as he vowed to stamp out the “vile trade” of people smuggling. Speaking at the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, the prime minister said the UK was “resetting” its approach to the issue of people smuggling, pledging to increase international ...