Claim 'abortion to birth' is now legal in the UK is Mostly False
Changes to abortion law in England and Wales have been misrepresented on social media.
Crime and justice
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Probe launched into policing of fox hunts
The Ferret has uncovered what appears to be the systematic harassment of animal rights activists by Police Scotland and an
Revealed: Scottish links to neo-Nazi riot
ENGLISH police are investigating Scottish links to a neo-Nazi march in Dover town centre that resulted in rioting, weapon seizures,
Secret police files detail spying on political activists
Top secret police files detailing covert spying on Scots political activists have been condemned by trade unionists and campaigners. The
Thousands of workers given ‘cack-handed’ terrorism training
More than 4,200 public sector workers in Scotland have received controversial new counter-terrorism training from Police Scotland, The Ferret
Peaceful campaigners branded terrorist threats
Animal rights, environment and anti-nuclear campaigners are “of concern” according to counter-terrorism training materials produced by Scotland’s largest council,
Body cameras may break law, say police
Cameras worn by police officers to film encounters with members of the public may breach privacy law, Police Scotland has
Fraudsters target homeowners renting holiday properties
Criminals based in Ukraine are targeting people renting out holiday homes in Scotland via a counterfeit cheque scam. Fraudsters have
Police in death probe criticised for delay in revising rules for use of CS gas
A police division under investigation over the death of Sheku Bayoh has been criticised for a delay in implementing new
Police division in Sheku Bayoh case faced assault allegations nearly every two weeks
A police division at the centre of an investigation over the death of a man in custody was the subject
Scottish prisons fail to protect inmates at risk of suicide
By Billy Briggs and Amy McKinnon Scottish prisons have failed to protect vulnerable prisoners at risk of suicide due to