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FFS explains: Glasgow’s drug decriminalisation policy
Ferret Fact Service looks at controversy around a motion passed by Glasgow City Counil on drug use.
Claim one in four Scots children is in poverty is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Anas Sarwar about child poverty in Scotland.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Does the latest box office hit promote child trafficking conspiracies?
This week's podcast looks at links between a new blockbuster, misleading claims and conspiracies about child trafficking.
Claim Patrick Harvie said industry must die is False
An edited video suggested that Patrick Harvie wanted industry in Scotland to die.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why do women footballers still face so much abuse online?
For Fact's Sake this week looks at abuse faced by women footballers online.
Claim Humza Yousaf made anti-white speech is False
Claims that Humza Yousaf made an 'anti-white' speech have been shared online a number of times.
Claim SNP has reduced attainment gap by two-thirds is Mostly False
Addressing the difference in attainment between Scottish pupils has been a major part of the Scottish Government’s policy…
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How will the climate crisis affect our future?
This episode of For Fact's Sake looks at the impact climate change is having and will have in future.
Is Scotland achieving its climate targets?
Ferret Fact Service looks in detail at how the Scottish Government is performing against its climate targets.