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Body cameras may break law, say police
An internal police report that officials meant to keep secret says that body-worn cameras are “questionable” under data protection law meant to ensure personal privacy.
Fraudsters target homeowners renting holiday properties
Thousands of holiday home owners have fallen victim to a cheque scam.
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 rules for the use of CS gas.
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…
Scottish prisons fail to protect inmates at risk of suicide
Scottish prisons have failed to protect vulnerable prisoners at risk of suicide due to a number of serious breaches of official policy, an investigation by the Scottish Inquirer can reveal.