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Scottish Government
Solicitors Threaten to Boycott Proposed No-Jury Rape Trials in Scotland
The Scottish Solicitors Bar Association has rejected plans by the government in Edinburgh to introduce trials without juries in rape cases.
Scottish Minister’s WhatsApp Timer Wipes New Messages Within 24 Hours
The revelation comes as the Scottish Government is being scrutinised for deleting informal messages dating from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Controversial £3 Billion Oilfield Off Scottish Coast Given Green Light by UK Government
Rosebank, 60 miles west of the Shetland Islands, has been given the go-ahead despite opposition from the Scottish government and campaigners.
Wealth Tax in Scotland Not ‘Quick-Fix Solution’ to Budget Issues, Says Expert
The Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned wealth tax is beyond Holyrood’s power.
