4 h. ago SNP escape row over sexual offences court as MSPs poised for vote to abolish 'not proven' verdict

MSPs are set to vote on whether to abolish the not proven verdict after amendments were agreed to legislation in a gruelling six-hour debate in Holyrood.

Politics

8 h. ago What is in SNP's Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reforms Bill? 'Not proven' verdict, sexual offences court

Widespread changes to Scotland’s legal system are to be considered by MSPs.

Events

9 h. ago Not proven verdict set to be scrapped from Scots courtrooms as MSPs debate ahead of landmark vote

Jurors at trials in Scotland will have two options instead of three when it comes to reaching a verdict once a landmark justice reform is approved at Holyrood.

Politics

24 h. ago Bill to scrap not proven verdict will lead to ‘clearer’ system for Scotland

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ‘landmark’ legislation to abolish the controversial verdict facing its final hurdle.

Politics

35 h. ago Rape survivor behind campaign to scrap not proven verdict tells MSPs to end 'harrowing process'

Miss M, who sparked the campaign for Scotland’s not proven verdict to be abolished has issued a plea to MSPs ahead of a crunch Holyrood vote.

Events

4 d. ago Not Proven verdict leaves "deep emotional scars" on families as charity boss backs calls to end

Victim Support Scotland's chief exec has called on MSPs to ensure the legislation is passed following final debates on Tuesday.

Politics

5 d. ago Why Scotland has the not proven verdict and why it is controversial

The Record explains the history of the country's unique three-verdict system ahead of a landmark vote on its future.

Politics

5 d. ago Angela Constance should be praised for pushing through Bill to end not proven verdict

Record View says it's time to put an end to a verdict which has confused jurors and traumatised victims and their loved ones for centuries.

Politics

5 d. ago Scotland's controversial not proven verdict should be scrapped 'in the interests of justice'

Justice Minister Angela Constance said abolishing the three verdict system will be a first priority if MSPs pass a landmark bill next week.

Politics

6 d. ago Suspect named and appears in court over alleged violence and driving offences

He has been remanded in custody

Events

1 week ago British law student was jailed in Dubai for 25 years after being caught with 50 grams of cocaine

Mia O'Brien, 23, of Huyton, Merseyside, pleaded not guilty to drug offences in court but was convicted by a judge after just a day-long hearing on July 25.

Events

1 week ago Brit student Mia O'Brien in 'hellhole' Dubai jail was caught with 50g of cocaine

Mia O'Brien was arrested in the Middle East in October and pleaded not guilty to drug offences in court, but was convicted by a judge after just a day-long hearing on July 25

Events

1 week ago Man accused of driving into Liverpool victory parade crowds pleads not guilty to 31 charges

Paul Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 31 offences at Liverpool Crown Court today.

Politics

1 week ago Man appears at Scots court charged with terrorism offence after 'support for Palestine Action' probe

Anthony Harvey has been charged under the Terrorism Act after a police investigation into “those involved in encouraging support for Palestine Action”.

Events

2 w. ago Pensioner charged with child cruelty offences after boys fell ill at summer camp appears in court

Jon Ruben, 76, appeared at Leicester Crown Court for a brief hearing on Friday

Events

2 w. ago Pensioner accused of lacing summer camp boys' sweets with sedatives to face January trial on child cruelty charges

Jon Ruben, of Wayte Court in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, is charged with child cruelty offences relating to three boys but was not asked to enter any pleas this morning.

Politics

2 w. ago Three men charged with kidnap and false imprisonment after 'incident with 11

Hamza Sharif, 35, and Sudak Ali, 27, both accused of the offences, had hearings scheduled for today at Birmingham Crown Court.

Events

2 w. ago Met Police officer charged with four counts of rape appears in court

PC Robert Wing, 57, of Waltham Forest appeared in court charged with a spate of sexual offences

Events

2 w. ago Oasis brother Paul Gallagher in court accused of rape and string of sexual offences

Paul Gallagher, the 59-year-old older brother of rock stars Liam and Noel spoke only to confirm his name, age and address before being granted conditional bail.

Events

2 w. ago Suspect named and due in court over string of alleged offences in Oldham

The 40-year-old has been remanded in custody

Events