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Crime figures up 3% in first full post-Covid year
Total recorded crime still 3% below 2019 figure

MSPs call for evidence on Miners' Strike (Pardons) Bill
Committee invites submissions as part of stage 1 scrutiny

Report calls for reforms to handling of prison deaths
Independent review finds system letting families down

Using new tech in policing could breach rights: Faculty
Response warns of dangers from possible misuse of AI

Justice Committee backs Hate Crime Bill, if amended
Stage 1 report proposes further changes than agreed to date by Yousaf

Faculty raises issues with forensic self-referral bill
Provision needed to safeguard integrity of complainers' samples