Scotland’s highest civil court, with Outer/Inner House, Parliament House base
A court has ruled that Scotland7s transgender prisoner housing policy is unlawful, affecting the placement of trans inmates in female or male prisons. The government has decided not to appeal and transfers are set to proceed under the clarified rules, prioritising safety and rights. The case follows the Supreme Court ruling on gender identity and rights.
Aaron Strachan has been given a lifelong restriction order with a minimum of five years in custody after admitting a series of violent crimes in Edinburgh, including a rape of a 15-year-old girl. He fled custody during a court escort but was recaptured in hours. The judge described the offences as predatory and the impact on victims as horrific.
Scottish Government attendance data show low in-office presence as 40% target remains unmet. Premier public sector reform chief faces pressure as unions push back against monitoring and pay implications.
A Court of Session has ordered a family to leave the Granton site immediately, as Scottish ministers push to recover land for a new £100m Art Works development. The family argued human-rights breaches, but judges found the eviction justified, citing safety concerns and the project’s urgency.
As governments weigh approvals for the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields off Scotland, ministers are expected to announce decisions soon. The debate centers on energy security and jobs versus climate impact and the pace of the energy transition.