Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 03/11/2006

Review of disclosure law [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lord Coulsfield asked to examine law on evidence in criminal justice system.

Scotland Malawi Joint Commission talks [Government]

Links between Scotland & Malawi are stronger thanks to first year of Co-operation Agreement - First Minister.

Thursday 02/11/2006

Arrests and seizures after campaign [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Police act on information received following 'Drug Dealers Don't Care'.

Chinese market for Scots potatoes [Agriculture]

Export of Scottish seed potatoes to go ahead after government agreement.

Wednesday 01/11/2006

Minister calls on Scots to have their say on science [Business and Industry]

Minister calls on people to help shape what 'science nation’ should look like.

National Theatre is one year old [Arts and Culture]

Culture Minister celebrates first anniversary of new National Theatre of Scotland.

Prison population at record high [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Chief Inspector's annual report 'nine evils' of overcrowding.

VIA to support religious crime victims [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Victim Information & Advice service to receive referrals where offence is alleged to have been aggravated by religious prejudice.

West coast grey seal diet changes [Environment]

New research suggests that grey seals on the west coast of Scotland have changed their eating habits in the last 20 years.