Tory MP Alister Jack sparked a fresh cross-border row as he demanded Scotland leaves in "lock step" with the whole of the UK.
Smaller juries considered to aid social distancing and tackle backlog of criminal cases
16.04.2020 - 06:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
JURY sizes could be cut as a way of ensuring serious criminal trials go ahead during the pandemic.
Senior justice figures believe reducing juries from fifteen would help with social distancing.
However, at a virtual summit yesterday, it is understood there was little appetite for moves that could see judge-only trials.
Jury trials were suspended last month in order to stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
The Scottish Government brought forward plans that could have made the temporary measure
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05.05.2020 / 11:57
Firefighters tackling mile long blaze in South Ayrshire near Straiton
Firefighters are tackling a large grass fire in South Ayrshire.
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.05.2020 / 17:49
Number of positive coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire nears 1500 mark
The Scottish Government today said that 1492 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.05.2020 / 16:23
Coronavirus Scotland: Rise in Ayrshire cases as Scottish deaths increase by five
Ayrshire has reported another increase in positive coronavirus cases today.
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04.05.2020 / 16:23
Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon unveils lockdown strategy as Ayrshire cases hit 800
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a strategy which aims to suppress coronavirus in the coming weeks and months.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.05.2020 / 19:05
Isle of Skye care home becomes coronavirus hotspot with explosion of 54 cases
An Isle of Skye care home has become Scotland’s covid-19 hotspot with an explosion of 54 new cases of the deadly virus.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.05.2020 / 16:55
Coronavirus Scotland: Small rise in Ayrshire cases as 12,000 are diagnosed with COVID-19 across country
Ayrshire has reported another small rise in positive coronavirus cases today.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.05.2020 / 01:39
Fire crews race to tackle blaze in Glenrothes
Several firefighters have been deployed to tackle a blaze at a house in Glenrothes.
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29.04.2020 / 00:15
Gemma Atkinson fumes at Scots who gathered after funeral and posted 'f**k yer social distancing'
Gemma Atkinson has slammed a group of lockdown louts who gathered for a “social distance swally” in Coatbridge.
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.04.2020 / 12:45
Firefighters tackle major flat blaze in Paisley
Firefighters tackled a large flat fire in Paisley last night.
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24.04.2020 / 11:37
Kirkcudbright scallop boat skipper speaks of relief as Scottish Government extends coronavirus aid package
A Kirkcudbright scallop boat skipper has spoken of his relief after the Scottish Government extended its Covid-19 aid package.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2020 / 16:39
Nicola Sturgeon admits schools could return every second week as Scotland considers exit plan from coronavirus lockdown
Nicola Sturgeon has said schools could return every second week when Scotland bids to find a way out of coronavirus lockdown.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2020 / 16:01
Coronavirus Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon considering plan for pupils to go back to school every second week
Nicola Sturgeon has said the coronavirus crisis could mean children only back to school every second week.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2020 / 16:01
Nicola Sturgeon warns social distancing will be a 'fact of life for a long time'
Social distancing will be a 'fact of life for a long time to come' warns Nicola Sturgeon.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.04.2020 / 14:07
Married bin-collecting couple Kate and Lynne praise locals for clapping and kind gestures as they tackle route together every day
Most couples like to keep work and home life separate, but for one Scots pair lockdown has forced them to bring the two together.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.04.2020 / 15:27
Scots bin lorry driver stabbed in head and battered to pulp after tackling yobs throwing buckets in old lady's garden
A Scots key worker was stabbed and battered by two thugs on his doorstep after trying to defend a helpless pensioner.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.04.2020 / 07:57
Top cops fear dangerous criminals are out on bail and back on Scotland's streets due to coronavirus
Police fear too many dangerous offenders in Scotland who would normally have been remanded in custody to await trial are being bailed because of the coronavirus crisis.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.04.2020 / 07:19
No-one should live in fear during lockdown warns Women's Aid as reports of domestic abuse almost double
Women fleeing domestic abuse have just as many options available to them as before.
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.04.2020 / 11:49
Coronavirus Scotland: Scots 'may need to social distance until 2022' scientists warn
Scots may be forced to social distance until 2022 in a desperate bid to tackle Coronavirus.