DOZENS of Scots police officers have been arrested for domestic abuse offences over the past two years, figures show. Data obtained by The Herald shows 31 officers were investigated for emotional or physical abuse towards a partner over a period of 28 months - more than one a month. Of those investigated, 27 were charged by Police Scotland. The data covers arrests from January 1 2019 to April 27 this year, taking in successive lockdowns, a time when offences are said to have escalated. Experts said victims of police crimes can experience added difficulties in reporting crimes. A major published in 2018 by the The Bureau of Investigative Journalism found police partner abusers had exploited their position to avoid arrest.
COORIE BY THE COAST, LIMEKILNS, FIFE The village of Limekilns is something of an undiscovered gem, with impressive prospects of the Forth and the bridges. But when you’re tired of the view retreat to Yasmine Bazazi’s pretty cafe, which reopens next Friday, and fill up on waffles, toasties or sourdough sandwiches. A family business that’s been going for 30 years, it’s also dog-friendly.
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BOSWELL’S COACH HOUSE, CUMNOCK Based in an 18th-century coach house, part of the Auchinleck estate that has been in the same family since 1504, it offers hearty home cooking, including beef from its own grass-fed, home-raised cattle. There’s also a gift shop and a farm shop.
Police Scotland face massive legal bill as union appeals judicial reviews over disciplinary issues
The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) is also pushing for an appeal in a third case to be heard by the UK Supreme Court, the UK’s highest court.
Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor (Image: UGC)
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