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MP under fire for staff day at the races as guests of Qatar government
Human rights campaigners have criticised Scottish Liberal Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael, and his team after two of his researchers were treated to gifts and a day at the races by the Qatari government.
April 28, 2019
Ban UK citizens going to China for organ transplants, say Scots MPs
Scots MPs are among dozens of politicians from all parties at Westminster calling for a ban on UK citizens travelling to China for organ transplants.
April 15, 2019
Call for Johnnie Walker to stop sponsoring Formula One race
Bahraini human rights activists have called on Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker to stop sponsoring Formula One car racing.
March 29, 2019
Police probe cyber attack on Dungavel detention centre
Hackers have brought down the computer system at Scotland's only immigration detention centre prompting an investigation by Police Scotland.
March 18, 2019
Insight: Dundee’s drugs crisis and those left behind
The drug-related death count in Dundee jumped from 57 to 73 in 2017, and is almost double the national average.
February 5, 2019
Fears over safety of vulnerable people in Dungavel after rise in crime
Human rights campaigners have expressed concern over the safety of vulnerable people held at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre after a sharp rise in crime complaints over the past five years.
January 31, 2019
Claim UK did not respect result of 1979 Scottish referendum is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim that the UK did not honour the result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum.
January 23, 2019
Rise in restraint of mental health patients causes concern
Scotland’s Mental Welfare Commission will examine the use of physical restraint in NHS facilities - after data gathered by The Ferret revealed a rise in recorded incidents across numerous health boards.
January 22, 2019
Egyptian journalist due in court in Edinburgh
An Egyptian journalist and political activist who was wanted by Interpol is due to appear in court in Edinburgh this week.
January 15, 2019