More information needed on post-Brexit policing, say MSPs
MSPs have called for greater clarity from the Scottish and UK Governments over how criminal justice and policing matters will be handled post-Brexit.
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Public protection should take priority over privacy, says police chief
Police Scotland’s chief constable has argued protection of the public takes priority over data privacy.
Man charged over death in Glasgow
A man has been charged after the death of a 50-year-old in Glasgow.
Police launch murder probe after Glasgow death
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Glasgow.
Two people arrested on oil rig bringing protest arrests total to 14
Two people have been arrested during the protest on an oil rig in the North Sea.
Woman dies after car crash in Orkney
A woman has died after a car crash in Orkney.
Use of stop and search powers ‘reduced significantly’ under new rules
Fewer people are being searched under revised stop and search powers in Scotland and police searches are becoming more effective, a review into the practice has found.
Inquiry ordered into 2013 Shetland helicopter crash
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is to be held into a helicopter crash which claimed four lives in 2013.
Man in hospital after suspected attack outside leisure centre
A man has been assaulted outside an Edinburgh leisure centre, police have said.
Tributes to ‘caring’ woman killed by lightning strike in Highlands
Tributes have been paid to “caring” Isobel Bytautas who was struck by lightning and killed while walking on a Highland mountain range.
Tributes paid to ‘caring’ woman killed by lightning strike in Highlands
Tributes have been paid to “caring” Isobel Bytautas who was struck by lightning and killed while walking on a Highland mountain range.