FFS explains: How well is Scotland doing on reducing climate emissions?
Scotland’s approach to tackling climate change has come under criticism in recent years.
Claim Scottish abortion law bans praying silently in your own home is False
So-called ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics in Scotland came into force legally in September, with the aim of …
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FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis
Ferret Fact Service looked at the data behind the Scotland's drug crisis, and its impact on the country today.
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Claim just under half of crimes went unsolved last year is Mostly True
The Scottish Government continues to be criticised by opposition parties over its record on crime and justice. On…
Claim of patients waiting years for NHS treatment is Mostly True
Scottish Labour has attacked the Scottish Government’s record on NHS waiting times repeatedly in recent years. During first…
Claim that Humza Yousaf knew of Hamas attacks before the public is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a YouTube video claiming that Humza Yousaf knew about the Hamas-led attacks in Israel in October 2023 before the general public.
Explained: The rise of online misogyny
Misogynistic attitudes have existed throughout history, but some young men are being caught up in a newly-packaged version…
