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Ex-officer on trial for perjury in Police Scotland tribunal

1 week ago | bbc.com | Georgina Hayes |Katie Hunter

Ex-officer on trial for perjury in police tribunalGeorgina Hayes and Katie HunterGetty ImagesA former Police Scotland firearms officer has gone on trial charged with perjury in connection with evidence he gave at an employment tribunal. Keith Warhurst is also accused of sending indecent images or videos of topless women to a WhatsApp group of male police sergeants, and making a derogatory comment about a colleague's pregnant partner.
'I took blame for Post Office shortfall to protect my Mum'

May 30, 2024 | bbc.com | Katie Hunter

'I took blame for Post Office shortfall to protect my Mum'Katie Hunter,BBC Scotland NewsBBCRavinder Naga fears his conviction may not be overturned as part of the new Scottish legislationA man who says he falsely confessed to stealing money from his mother's Post Office to protect her from going to prison is waiting to find out whether his conviction will be quashed. Ravinder Naga pleaded guilty to stealing £35,000 after auditors discovered a shortfall at Belville Street Post Office in Greenock.
'We're all sorry' over miscarriages of justice - Mulholland

May 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Katie Hunter

The former head of Scotland’s prosecution service has said “we’re all sorry” over miscarriages of justice in relation to the Post Office Horizon scandal. Lord Mulholland was lord advocate when the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) became aware of potential problems with the software. He told BBC Scotland News “any miscarriage of justice is a bad thing” when asked about postmasters being convicted due to faults with the Fujitsu-designed system.
Lawyer ‘repeatedly crossed line’ in rape trial

Apr 11, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Katie Hunter

A rape survivor who complained about the way a lawyer behaved in court says she has been vindicated after he was found to have abused his position. Ellie Wilson claimed she was subjected to personal attacks by defence advocate Lorenzo Alonzi and felt blamed for being raped. She said his comments in court were designed to break her down and poison the minds of the jury.
Calls for inquiry into collapse of law firm McClure

Feb 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Katie Hunter

An MSP is calling for an inquiry into the collapse of a Greenock-based law firm which had tens of thousands of clients across Britain. Some former clients of McClure are having to pay thousands of pounds to have legal paperwork updated or fixed. Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan says there should be an inquiry, although the initial priority should be helping its former clients. The firm's former managing director denied that any clients were misled.
Post Office scandal: I'm angry at the wait to clear my name

Dec 22, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Katie Hunter

A former sub-postmaster convicted of embezzlement during the Post Office Horizon scandal says he is angry it is taking so long to clear his name. The scandal has been described as "the most widespread miscarriage of justice in UK history". Rab Thomson's case was one of six in Scotland referred back to court in November 2022 as a potential miscarriage of justice. The courts service said his appeal would be heard in January.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe: More action needed over jailed Scot

Nov 5, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Katie Hunter

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has said the UK government should be doing more to secure the release of a Scottish man detained for six years in India. The British Iranian national was arbitrarily arrested in 2016 and detained in Iran for six years. She said both she and Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, should have been better protected by the UK government. The UK government said it was committed to seeing Mr Johal's case resolved as soon as possible.
Sacked MoD Police officer wins sexist fitness case

Sep 29, 2023 | news.nestia.com | Katie Hunter

Image caption, Koren Brown was deployed by the MoD police in 2017 By Katie Hunter BBC Scotland reporter A Ministry of Defence Police officer who was sacked after failing a fitness test has won an employment tribunal. It found the MoD indirectly discriminated against Koren Brown on the grounds of sex when she was not given the chance to formally take an alternative test. Ms Brown said she had taken legal action in the hope this would not happen again. The BBC understands the MoD is appealing.
Sacked MoD Police officer wins sexist fitness case

Sep 29, 2023 | bbc.com | Katie Hunter

Image caption, Koren Brown was deployed by the MoD police in 2017A Ministry of Defence Police officer who was sacked after failing a fitness test has won an employment tribunal. It found the MoD indirectly discriminated against Koren Brown on the grounds of sex when she was not given the chance to formally take an alternative test. Ms Brown said she had taken legal action in the hope this would not happen again. The BBC understands the MoD is appealing.
Apology over 'fun quiz' including child killers

Aug 10, 2023 | bbc.com | Katie Hunter

Image caption, The Fun Friday Quiz asked people to name famous IansA Scottish government agency has apologised for a staff quiz held during work hours which included two pictures of child killers. Social Security Scotland staff at the "Fun Friday Quiz" were shown images of men called Ian and asked to name them. The images included Moors murderer Ian Brady and Soham killer Ian Huntley. One former member of staff told BBC News he was "shocked" when he realised the pair were part of the quiz.