Rise in serious cases strengthens need for criminal justice reform

Sexual offences and drug charges on the rise according to new court data

Drug offences in the District Court have increased by 8%, according to the annual report of the Courts Service. 30,018 new drug cases before

Steady rise in drugs cases increasing workload in District Courts – report

The courts service report also noted that road traffic offences saw 22% reduction over seven years.

Nearly 700 knife crimes in Scotland’s schools spark calls to save youth services

Police have recorded 679 knife crimes in Scotland's schools in five years as cuts to youth services raise fears over classroom safety

Concerns raised over Police Scotland's approach to protests

Police Scotland says its approach to protests “has not changed” despite seeing a rise of nearly 20% last year.

Report finds the justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs

The justice system in England and Wales is failing to meet people's needs, with cuts to legal aid forming part of a wider pattern of declini

Steady rise in drugs cases increasing workload in District Courts – report