Scottish Parliament approves early prisoner release Scottish prison

The Scottish Parliament has approved the release of some short-term prisoners in response to a rapid rise in the prison population.

Around 514...

Peter Johnson Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:31
Scotland launch consultation on school learning hours Teacher helping a student with his work

Scottish Government is asking people to share their views on a new legal minimum number of school learning hours.

The change would see councils...

Dan Benn Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00
Scotland pass tenant protection bill Young woman looking upset at her bill

Scotland’s government has passed a bill that will ensure increased protection for tenants during the cost of living crisis.

As reported on Tuesday...

Dan Benn Fri, 10/07/2022 - 09:48
Scottish bill to protect tenants through cost of living crisis Scottish government building

The Scottish Government has confirmed that it has presented legislation to the Scottish Parliament that is looking to increase the amount of...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:13
Bill to give foreign nationals candidacy rights in council elections Ballot papers being counted

New legislation has been published by the Scottish Government to ensure that all nationals of Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Spain can stand as...

Chris Cromar Wed, 02/09/2022 - 12:39
2021 elections: Houchen storms to win, Burnham and Street re-elected Polling Station sign

After a busy weekend of counting, all of the council and mayoral election results across England are in and democracy has spoken.

In the combined...

Chris Cromar Mon, 05/10/2021 - 14:44
2021 UK local elections: Shock Hartlepool result and Green gains Ballot papers being counted

Counting is underway to determine the results of council elections across England with some counts providing surprising results so far.

Due to the...

Chris Cromar Fri, 05/07/2021 - 12:56
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