24 h. ago SNP warns 'limited evidence' to establish grooming gangs inquiry as ministers told to restore trust

The Scottish Government has been told to start “rebuilding trust” with survivors of sexual abuse.

Events

32 h. ago SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance admits apologising to expert over grooming gangs scandal

The Justice Secretary contacted Professor Alexis Jay about claims she misrepresented her on gangs.

Society

51 h. ago SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives vote of no confidence

Ms Constance has been accused of misrepresenting a grooming gangs expert

Politics

62 h. ago Grooming gang victims need justice and SNP Government cannot hide behind complex processes

Record View says whether MSPs decide to support Angela Constance or not, the priority must be ensuring Scots victims of grooming gangs get justice.

Events

62 h. ago Mother of grooming gang victim shares heartbreaking open letter in full

The mum of a grooming gangs victim has written to MSPs urging them to support a motion of no confidence today in SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

Events

3 d. ago Anas Sarwar calls on Green and SNP MSPs to vote to sack Angela Constance as Justice Secretary

The Scottish Labour leader urged the pro-independence parties to support a motion of no confidence in the embattled Justice Secretary.

Politics

7 d. ago Angela Constance facing no confidence vote as pressure mounts on 'untrustworthy' justice secretary

Angela Constance is under intense pressure over accusations she misrepresented the views of a grooming gangs expert and misled the Scottish Parliament.

Politics

8 d. ago SNP justice secretary Angela Constance faces calls to resign for misrepresenting grooming gangs expert

One Labour MP accused Constance of "doubling down on excuses she knew to be false and incomplete".

Society

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago 'Untenable': SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance told to resign for 'lying'

The Scottish Conservatives say the justice secretary is using junior government ministers as ‘human shields’.

Society

3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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

3 w. 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

4 w. ago SNP Justice Secretary snubs Holyrood over claims she 'misrepresented' grooming gangs expert

Angela Constance was said to be travelling on government business after MSPs demanded answers on the row.

Society

4 w. ago SNP Justice Secretary urged to issue public apology after 'misrepresenting' grooming gang expert

EXCLUSIVE: A Government group had to clarify comments by Angela Constance about Professor Alexis Jay

Society