We will ‘root out’ persistent violence, Justice Secretary pledges
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has pledged to tackle “persistent violence” after it was revealed more than half of all violent crime in Scotland is suffered by repeat victims.
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Prison deaths in Scotland ‘nothing short of a massacre’
The number of deaths at Scottish jails are “nothing short of a massacre”, according to the parents of a student who took her own life while behind bars.
Abuse survivor demands reform to convict more sex offenders
A group set up to support survivors of sexual abuse has launched a campaign to reform the need for corroboration in Scots law.
Give victims say on release of prisoners, Scottish Government urged
Victims of crime should be allowed to give a personal statement and make requests to be heard at prisoners’ parole hearings, Scottish lawyers have said.
Electronic tagging bill to be ‘strengthened’ by Scottish Government
Ministers have confirmed plans to “strengthen” Scotland’s justice system by creating a new offence of being unlawfully at large.
Systemic problems in police and fire services must be addressed, MSPs say
A number of improvements must be made in order to address “systemic problems” created following reform of Scotland’s police and fire services, according to a committee of MSPs.
Sex abuse victim tells the Tele: ‘Perverts are walking free so I CANNOT report my attacker’
A reader has contacted the Evening Telegraph to discuss their experience of being sexually abused.
Leaving EU security agreements will only benefit criminals, says Humza Yousaf
Losing access to vital European security arrangements post-Brexit will only benefit criminals, Scotland’s Justice Secretary has said.
Tories call for electronic tag tampering to be criminalised
The Scottish Conservatives have called for electronic tag tampering to become a specific offence.
Youngsters who witness domestic abuse could give pre-recorded evidence
Child witnesses of domestic abuse should be included in a planned law to boost the use of pre-recorded evidence from vulnerable people in criminal trials, MSPs have said.
Thousands call for review after youth discharged in sex assault case
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a review of the decision to grant an absolute discharge to a student found guilty of sexual assault.
Expansion of electronic tagging must be properly resourced, MSPs warn
Plans to increase electronic tagging for offenders need to be backed up with the necessary cash, while breaches of such orders must be dealt with “swiftly and effectively”, MSPs have said.
Government urged to ‘make the fine fit the crime’
The Scottish Government has insisted it has no plans to introduce tougher on-the-spot fines for anti-social behaviour – but has pledged to keep the matter “under review”.
Man charged with brandishing chainsaw at girlfriend in Dundee and ‘repeatedly’ threatening to kill her
A man is to stand trial accused of brandishing a chainsaw at his girlfriend in her Dundee home and “repeatedly” threatening to kill her.
Disabled ramps and playpark renovations in Dundee among work completed in payback orders
New figures have revealed fewer community payback orders (CPOs) are being given to offenders in Dundee – but the measures are more effective than ever.
Dundee custody unit: Waterfront was considered but now schools are preferred locations
Residents who are set to have a new custody unit located just yards from theirhomes won’t receive compensation — because prison chiefs “expect” they’ll get on board with the project, the Tele can reveal.
Dundee man, 21, denies headbutting wheelchair user who was celebrating birthday in city
A man is set to stand trial accused of headbutting a wheelchair user who was celebrating his birthday in Dundee.
Woman found injured dies in hospital
The woman who was found seriously injured in St Andrews has died in hospital, prompting police to say they are now treating the case as murder.
Thief accused police officer of being al Qaida member
A THIEF accused a police officer of being a member of al Qaida then spat at him.
Man hurt in attack in busy city street
Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in broad daylight on a busy Dundee street.