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

21 h. ago Tackling this evil is taking too long as grooming gangs probe ordered by SNP Government

Record View says the concerns of victims must be central if this review is to command public support and reassurances have to be provided.

Politics

33 h. ago Grooming gangs probe ordered by SNP Government after anger by victims

Professor Alexis Jay will have a role on a review that could result in a full inquiry.

Events

34 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

35 h. ago Call for ministerial code probe into John Swinney's 'blatant lies' over SNP tax increases

The SNP’s Holyrood manifesto vowed to “freeze income tax rates and bands” until 2026.

Politics

37 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

54 h. ago Grooming gangs expert calls on SNP Government to launch urgent child sexual exploitation review

Professor Alexis Jay said a review could be a "precursor" to a public inquiry.

Politics

4 d. ago SNP ministers urged to launch probe into huge rise in pupils with ASN

The Commission on School Reform said the current position is ‘unsustainable’

Politics

6 d. ago SNP government 'wrongly withheld' information' from Nicola Sturgeon breach probe

The decision by Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton now requires the Government to disclose some of the written evidence used in that investigation.

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 Grooming gang victim devastated to learn she was on police list of 46 girls at risk of sexual exploitation

Taylor, not her real name, was devastated to learn that authorities knew she was a potential victim but that no one spoke to her about it.

Events

7 d. ago SNP order probe into Eljamel Inquiry evidence destruction as 'criminality' fears raised

The Health Secretary only found out the records had been destroyed when open statements were made on Wednesday, despite the health board having known about the situation since September.

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 Glasgow grooming gang victim to meet with John Swinney amid calls for inquiry

EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney will meet 'Taylor' after praising her courage in talking about the abuse she faced.

Events

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 Campaigner brands Sadiq Khan 'absolute snake' while Keir Starmer vows to investigate London grooming gangs

Campaigner brands Sadiq Khan 'absolute snake' while Keir Starmer vows to investigate London grooming gangs  GB News

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

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