Police drones and body cameras must be subject to better scrutiny, say MSPs
Police use of drones and body-worn video cameras must be subject to better scrutiny, according to MSPs.
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Hate Crime Bill passes Holyrood vote despite free speech concerns
MSPs have voted in favour of controversial hate crime legislation, which critics claim marks a "dark day for freedom of expression in Scotland".
Tories accused of electioneering in prisoner voting debate
The Scottish Tories have been accused of a “naked political gesture” during a debate on prisoner voting.
Greens seek to remove livestock worry exemption for hunting dogs
The Scottish Greens are pushing to remove an exemption from new livestock worry legislation for hunting dogs.
MSP writes to senior police officer over drone use
An MSP has written to a senior officer saying Police Scotland’s intended use of drones goes significantly beyond what was agreed.
Short-term lets legislation pushed back until after election
A new law intended to tackle the growth of short-term let properties has been pushed back in Holyrood’s schedule until after the Scottish election in May.
National care service will have equal footing with NHS, says Freeman
The proposed national care service would have equal footing with the NHS, the Health Secretary has said.
Scottish Parliament votes to deny consent for undercover agents Bill
MSPs have voted to deny consent for a Bill which aims to protect undercover agents, saying greater safeguards are needed against lawbreaking.
Greens vow not to back undercover agents Bill
The Scottish Greens have said they will not support a Bill aimed at protecting undercover law enforcement agents.
At least £20m needed to tackle drug deaths crisis, MSP says
At least £20 million is needed to tackle Scotland’s drug deaths crisis, Scottish Labour’s health spokesperson says, as MSPs debated the issue at Holyrood.
Sledging, Zoom quizzes and watching cricket: How MSPs are spending Christmas
The coronavirus restrictions have wrecked traditional Christmas celebrations for everyone across the country and Scotland’s politicians are no exception.