Stalking, the Sexual Revolution and are Women better drivers? Stalking law not fit for purpose Female stalking victims are demanding action from the Scottish government for longer jail terms and better monitoring of offenders. One woman whose life was turned upside down is dismayed that he is being released soon is demanding he be permanently… Read More »Are women better drivers?
Trickle Down Economics Much is being made of the diverging tax regime between Scotland and England, particularly after the Tory Chancellor’s emergency budget which will put more money in the hands of the richest south of the border. At present in Scotland the initial 19% tax rate applies to earnings between the tax-free personal… Read More »September 24th – September 30th, 2022 Week 39
Eco/ Rural News September 2022 Rural Crime Wave Scotland appears to be in the grip of a crime wave targeting equipment in remote farms, with reports of a 52% rise in rural crime in the last year, resulting in £2.6… Read More »Eco/Green News September 2022
17/09/22 –23/09/22 Should King Charles pay inheritance tax? Nearly two thirds of the population think he should pay tax on his private inheritance, which is exempt as it is a ‘sovereign-to-sovereign’ bequest. The Queen’s personal wealth was estimated to be £370 million, and a normal inheritance tax bill of 40% over the £325,000 threshold would… Read More »17th September – 23rd September 2022 Week 38
Wins and Losses for Women September 2022 forWomen Scotland Judicial Review Having examined the guidance being issued by the Scottish government on the gender composition of public boards, for Women Scotland (FWS) feels compelled to take the government back to court, as it appears the legal ruling forbidding transgender persons from being on public boards… Read More »Wins and Losses in the Gender War
10/09/22 – 16/09/22 Disability, royalty, republics, and are we being gamed?…… Disability Discrimination People with disabilities were harder hit during the pandemic and now by the cost-of-living crisis, according to Helen McArdle in the Herald (‘Disabled should be a priority for the new health secretary’, 10/09/22). But the SNP/Green Programme for Government last week had… Read More »September 10th – September 16th, 2022 Week 37
The following letter appeared in the National on Monday, September 12th: Charles was officially proclaimed King at 10 am at the Accession Council on Saturday and an hour later proclaimed sovereign, with a second proclamation as sovereign at noon at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. There will be proclamations in Scotland, Wales… Read More »Why should Scotland just fall into line?
03/09/22 – 09/09/22 Another Police Scotland ‘Boys’ Club? Former police constable Gemma MacRae has accused Police Scotland of failing to tackle a systemic culture of sexism, bullying and misogyny in the force. Prosecutors took three years to dismiss 20 allegations against the ‘Moray Boys’ Club’, with only one allegation of sexual assault against her by… Read More »September 3rd – September 9th, 2022 Week 36
27/08/22 – 02/09/22 Shetland is facing 96% of its population being in fuel poverty when the price rises kick in. Shetland Islands Council report that all but those earning £104,000… Read More »August 27th, 2022 – September 2nd, 2022 Week 35
Health and Social Care New Social Care System: The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) fears that the new care system may make services patchy throughout the country, and… Read More »Health and Social Care News August 2022
