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SNP justice secretary denies Tiffany Scott was on verge of move to women's prison

Keith Brown was asked if two violent transgender prisoners had attempted to "game the system" by beginning their transition only after their arrests.

Daily Record

SNP minister: No trans prisoners in female jails convicted of violence against women

NO trans women in Scottish female prisons have been convicted of violence against women the Justice Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

Health chief warns children should not be given sugary snacks to celebrate Burns Week

THE Scottish Government’s chief health adviser has criticised primary schools for handing out shortbread and Irn-Bru during Burns Week.

The National (Scotland)

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No trans people in female prison have history of violence against women – Brown

Five trans women are currently in the female estate, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said.

The Independent UK

Dumfries and Galloway loses 10 NHS dentists in just three years

There were just 82 dentists providing NHS treatment in 2022/23 compared to 92 in 2019/20

Daily Record

More than seven in 10 Scots worried about eco-impact of disposable vapes

Poll findings for Asthma and Lung UK Scotland, shared with the Record, come alongside our campaign to outlaw the single-use devices, which are a growing litter menace.

Daily Record

No transgender prisoners with history of violence against women to be placed in female prisons in Scotland

It comes amid a major backlash after a prisoner convicted of two rapes was moved to a women's prison

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Urgent review into movement of transgender prisoners ordered – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the rule will include those guilty of sexual violence towards women.

The Independent UK

Trans convicts with history of violence against women won't be housed in female jail

Keith Brown has announced measures to be put in place while the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is conducting a review of the policy on trans inmates

The National (Scotland)

Calls for second trans prisoner to be blocked from serving sentence in women's jail

The Scottish Tories have urged Nicola Sturgeon to personally intervene in the case of a trans prisoner who has applied to be housed in a female jail

The National (Scotland)

National Care Service plan suffers major set back as Unite union withdraws support

SNP ministers want to centralise care services across the country following criticism of the sector's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon praised for defending trans community amid 'culture war'

TRANS woman and broadcaster India Willoughby said that “nobody is coming to the rescue” of trans people apart from Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish mum says terrified daughter was filmed being beaten up on a school bus

Shocking footage shows the pupil being set upon by two other girls, suffering multiple blows to her head and body.

Edinburgh Live

High hopes and loophole fears as Scots hunting legislation updated

‘THE result of the motion 7600 in the name of Mairi McAllan is Yes, 90, and No, 30. There were no abstentions. The motion is therefore agreed and…

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Scottish Government using ‘placebo policies’ over drugs deaths, say academics

THE Scottish Government opted for “placebo policies” in its multimillion-pound response to the drug deaths crisis rather than tackling the…

Daily Record

Mesh campaigners claim Humza Yousaf has 'refused' requests to meet group

Campaigner Roseanna Clarkin, of the Scottish Global Mesh Alliance, said Yousaf has refused several requests for meetings with campaigners spanning nearly two years.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon should step in to stop transfer of transgender prisoner, say Tories

Tiffany Scott’s request for a transfer has reportedly been rubber-stamped.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon told to step in to stop transfer of trans prisoner Tiffany Scott to women's jail

Tiffany Scott, who stalked a 13-year-old girl while known as Andrew Burns, has been rubber-stamped for transfer to a jail that aligns with her chosen gender.

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Daily Record

Prestwick Airport 'get serious' warning as private ownership idea floated

MSP Brian Whittle is urging the Scottish Government to get the best value for taxpayers now to ensure Prestwick Airport unlocks its potential.

Daily Record

New trans prisoner storm looms for Nicola Sturgeon over transfer of violent stalker Tiffany Scott

Troubled Scott - formerly Andrew Burns - has been repeatedly refused a switch to women's jail until now.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

Daily Record

Scottish Government figures reveal 1800 homes in North Lanarkshire remain empty

New housing statistics have shown that there are 1,846 long term empty homes in North Lanarkshire and over 42,000 across Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Life 'exposed by pandemic' - but will continue to run city venues

During the pandemic, lockdowns forced venues to shut causing income to drop and councillors have questioned Glasgow Life's reliance on 'commercial revenues'.

Edinburgh Live

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

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