12 h. ago Grooming gangs: First Minister says he has confidence in SNP justice secretary who 'misled' parliament

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has faced repeated calls to resign over her comments about child grooming expert Professor Alexis Jay.

Politics

33 h. ago Scots grooming gangs evidence to be probed by experts before public inquiry decision

SCOTLAND's grooming gangs evidence is to be probed by experts before a decision is made on whether to hold a public inquiry. It was announced today that a review will be carried out by an independent expert and used to inform future decisions on whether to hold a Scottish public inquiry into grooming gangs. The...

Events

36 h. ago Government to review evidence on grooming gangs in Scotland as Angela Constance told to resign for 'lying'

The Scottish Government has now confirmed it will launch an inquiry into child grooming gangs.

Politics

6 d. ago Scotland's police chief launches major review of grooming gang cases dating back more than a decade

Scotland's police chief has launched a major review of grooming gang cases dating back more than a decade.

Events

7 d. ago Top cop vows to bring "grooming gangs" and online child abusers to justice

The Chief Constable of Police Scotland Jo Farrell has vowed to crackdown on grooming gangs and other forms of child sex abuse. in a new report published today

Events

7 d. ago John Swinney sets deadline on Scotland grooming gangs inquiry final decision

John Swinney has revealed when he will confirm whether Scotland will hold a public inquiry into grooming gangs

Events

7 d. ago John Swinney to make decision on Scottish grooming gangs probe by Christmas

The First Minister met police chiefs earlier this week to hear about the scale of the problem.

Events

9 d. ago SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on Scottish grooming gangs probe

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

Society

9 d. ago The lack of a national review of grooming gangs in Scotland puts us out of step

Record View says there can and should be an inquiry into the grooming gang scandal in Scotland that gets answers for victims quickly.

Events

1 week ago SNP must realise Scotland needs urgent grooming gangs inquiry

It’s hard not to conclude that generations of children have been let down by the political establishment, says Susan Dalgety

Events

3 w. ago Scottish Government 'open' to launching national grooming gangs inquiry

A grooming gang’s survivor has written to the First Minister with her concerns.

Politics