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Scottish child sex abuse gang given life sentences

January 28, 2025 World Justice News 0

The seven members of one of Scotland’s biggest child sex abuse rings have been given life-long sentences and warned that they may never be released. Three victims under the age of 13 were subjected to […]

Scottish man linked to hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ among five charged in US

November 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

Prosecutors in the US have revealed criminal charges against five people – including a man from Scotland – alleged to be part of a cybercrime group suspected of stealing millions in cryptocurrency. It is claimed […]

Family to sue prison service over death of inmate

July 24, 2024 World Justice News 0

The family of a man who died after being restrained by up to 17 prison officers is suing the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Crown Office and Scottish ministers over his death. Allan Marshall died […]

Peter Murrell arrives home after being charged

Peter Murrell husband of former Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement

April 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

The husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. Peter Murrell, 59, was taken into custody at 09:13 on Thursday and […]

JK Rowling in ‘arrest me’ challenge over hate crime law

April 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

JK Rowling has challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law in a series of social media posts – inviting police to arrest her if they believe she has committed an offence. The Harry Potter author, who lives in […]

Scotland’s new hate crime law comes into force

April 1, 2024 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s new hate crime law has come into force, with JK Rowling and Elon Musk among its critics. The Harry Potter author and the owner of social media platform X both claim the legislation could […]

Scottish justice secretary ‘open to discussion’ on firework sale ban after Bonfire Night disorder

November 7, 2023 World Justice News 0

Scotland’s justice secretary has said she is “open to discussion” on a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public following widespread disorder on Bonfire Night. Police and firefighters clashed with large groups on […]

Fraudster Edwin McLaren complains Crown’s proceeds of crime action ‘affecting his health’

August 18, 2023 World Justice News 0

A businessman who made £1.7m from exploiting seriously ill homeowners has told a court how a “malicious” proceeds of crime action is impacting his own health. Edwin McLaren, 58, told judge Lord Arthurson that proceedings […]

Family says murdered Marelle Sturrock was expecting baby boy

May 2, 2023 World Justice News 0

The family of murdered teacher Marelle Sturrock has revealed she was carrying a baby boy when she died. Ms Sturrock was 29 weeks pregnant when she was found dead at her home in Jura Street […]

Scottish National Party (SNP) treasurer Colin Beattie arrested

April 18, 2023 World Justice News 0

The SNP has held emergency talks today following the arrest of its treasurer Colin Beattie. Mr Beattie, who has been the party’s treasurer for a number of years, was detained by police investigating the party’s […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

Human Rights

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

October 16, 2026 0

A pastor and his wife have been arrested in South Africa after 200 people, some in chains, were found held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in the north-eastern part of the country. The facility, […]

Human Rights

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

October 15, 2026 0

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, […]