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Justice system

The party is urging ministers to U-turn on proposals that it says could see rapists free from prison after only serving 30% of their term.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

An eight-week consultation on potential changes has been launched.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The prison estate has been struggling with overcrowding in recent years.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Neil Gray said he would consider knife amnesties in the wake of two killings perpetrated by teenagers.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 7 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Labour made the plea after former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing for embezzling over £400,000.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 31 May 2026 · 2 min read

The First Minister said change must come after a damning report found authorities repeatedly missed opportunities to protect children facing abuse.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 20 May 2026 · 3 min read