New stats show almost 300 high court trials beamed from remote jury centres
Almost 300 high court trials have been beamed to remote jury centres located around Scotland since they were established in response to Covid-19 last year, new figures have shown. Data…
Victims’ charity blames spate of suicide attempts on poorly-run notification system
A series of suicide attempts by victims of crime has been blamed on a national notification scheme which lets them know when a perpetrator is to be released from prison….
Public backs body worn cameras for Police Scotland
The public strongly supports Police Scotland’s use of body worn cameras , a survey has revealed. Almost three quarters of Scots – 73 per cent – would feel “much safer”…
Courts to maintain use of remote jury centres despite Covid ease
Scottish courts will maintain the use of remote jury centres for trials of accused persons despite the easing of Covid restrictions, it was announced this week. The specially-convened centres, which…
Armed cops to be fitted with body worn cameras at global climate change summit
Armed cops will be kitted out with body worn cameras as part of beefed up security measures to protect international delegates attending the global climate change summit in Glasgow later…
Holyrood call for public response on emerging technologies in policing
An independent advisory group set up by the Scottish Parliament is working to identify potential issues arising from emerging technologies in policing, such as cyber kiosks or body-worn video. The…
Government sets up independent advisory group for emerging technologies in policing
An independent advisory group has been established by government to ensure the use of emerging technologies in operational policing is compatible with equality and human rights legislation. The new panel…
Fraud cases rise by 63% in 12 months, new police data reveals
New government figures have revealed a sharp uplift in fraud cases since lockdown – the biggest rise in any crime category since the pandemic struck in March last year. According to the annual…
Home Secretary threatens US tech giants with ‘huge penalties’ if they fail to protect children from online harm
Home Secretary Priti Patel has ignited a row with US tech giants – threatening to hit them with ‘huge penalties’ if they fail to protect children from being abused and…
Scottish tech company secures £5m investment to support ‘ambitious global growth plan’
A Scottish tech company whose software helps law enforcement to find and block harmful content from online paedophiles and terrorists has secured £5m from investors to support its ‘ambitious global…
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