Scotland’s top civil court, tracing roots to 1532 and the country’s separate legal system.
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.
Energy Secretary is preparing to recommend approval for the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil field after consultations, continuing the North Sea program to support jobs and energy security while facing climate concerns.