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What we did in 2022: The Ferret’s highlights of last year
Overall, 2022 was the busiest year yet for The Ferret. Here are some of our favourite highlights.
January 11, 2023
Only one in four Scots would oppose a ban on alcohol advertising in sport
Campaigners claim a the Scotland-wide poll showing public backing for a ban of alcohol advertising in sport highlights the need for the Scottish Government to guard against undue influence by the alcohol industry.
December 16, 2022
A chance for change: how trauma awareness is challenging Scotland’s justice system
Trauma aware lawyers and campaigners are driving changes to the way courts deal with offending in Scotland, which they argue will make society safer for everyone.
October 16, 2022
Commission calls for urgent action on ‘Scotland’s crisis’ with drugs, alcohol and mental health
People with both mental health and drug and alcohol problems are being let down by the services meant to help them, according to a report by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
September 29, 2022
Number of Scots facing benefit sanctions doubles over three years
The number of people who have had their benefits sanctioned in Scotland has doubled over the last three years.
September 23, 2022
NHS admits failures ‘may’ have contributed to death of grieving father’s alcoholic son
The NHS has admitted to failings that "may have caused or contributed” to the death of a 32-year-old who was in its care for the treatment of his alcoholism.
August 28, 2022
FFS explains: Scottish drug deaths and how they compare with UK and Europe
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has published its latest statistics on drug deaths, which show 1,330 people died of drug misuse in 2021.
July 28, 2022
Concerns raised over record number of women’s drug deaths
A record number of women died drug related deaths in 2021, according to new figures.
July 28, 2022
Glasgow homeless hotel making up to a million for ‘rundown’ rooms sparks outrage
A Glasgow hotel housing vulnerable homeless people is being run “like an open prison” while charging £1,400 a month for cramped and rundown rooms, it is alleged.
June 22, 2022