3 d. ago Scotland's Justice Secretary vows death in custody families guaranteed free legal aid

The families of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown met with Angela Constance.

Society

1 week ago Gangland killer Robert 'Birdman' O'Hara cost taxpayers £10k in legal aid

Robert 'Birdman' O'Hara, 47, paid for his partner and daughter to live in a luxury £650,000 flat in Glasgow's upmarket Park Circus while he served time in prison.

Economics

1 week ago David Lammy says 'difficult to see' how Israel's Gaza actions are legal

In a statement to MPs on the breakdown of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Foreign Secretary voiced alarm at the 'appalling loss of life' happening.

Politics

2 w. ago Justice Secretary tries to stop Essex Boys killer Michael Steele being released from jail nearly three decades after bloody triple gangland murder

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has intervened to try to prevent the release of a convicted triple killer who was jailed for carrying out the country's most notorious gangland executions.

Events

2 w. ago Justice Minister warns industrial action over legal aid causing ‘serious damage’

Naomi Long said there is a risk that innocent people will remain longer in custody, and the guilty go free.

Events

3 w. ago Gangland killer Robert "Birdman" O'Hara funded family's luxury Glasgow pad and Lamborghini from behind bars

The vast amount of dirty money raked in saw the 47 year-old try to buy a £225,000 Lamborghini.

Events