Katie Hunter

BBC Scotland reporter. Based in Glasgow. DMs open. Feel free to email stories, tip-offs, ideas to [email protected]

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Scotland's prosecution service became aware of potential problems with the #postoffice #Horizon IT system more than a decade ago, BBC Scotland has learned. More here: https://t.co/UfAmYykebo

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Police were called to Michael Harvey assaulting Carol twice in the space of just 24 hours. She spent 6 months in hospital and had to learn to walk, talk and swallow again. Today, Harvey was sentenced to 9 years for her attempted murder.

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The Indian authorities have said it’s for the Indian courts to decide next steps and due process has been followed.

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Jagtar Singh Johal’s brother met the UK Foreign Secretary today. Gurpreet Singh Johal said he was “bitterly disappointed” with the meeting. Jagtar was cleared in one of nine cases against him in March. Foreign Office response below: 👇

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@calumjmckay The Indian authorities have repeatedly denied claims of torture, maintained that due process has been followed and said it is for the courts to decide what happens not the UK nor Indian governments.

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UK Gov minister Lucy Powell says release of Jagtar Singh Johal "needs to happen urgently" after he was cleared in one of nine terrorism cases against him. He's been detained in India for 7 years. @calumjmckay and I were with his brother on Tuesday as he waited for the verdict:

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Thank you to Amelia for speaking to us about her experience of the justice system and sharing the data she gathered through Freedom of Information about non-harassment orders in Scotland. More here 👇 https://t.co/JjCOWDp5rh

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The young people at the centre of this investigation say they’ve spoken out to ensure others don’t have to endure what they did. Our latest Disclosure investigation, on ⁦the BBC website and ⁦@BBCiPlayer⁩ now https://t.co/6yLPHzaM8B

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@weatherblether Love this Calum! Thanks for brightening a New Year’s Day shift in the office!

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Iran arrests Italian reporter, Italy says https://t.co/WDHmOocDJw

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A promising teenage footballer who lost both lower legs after a car crash is home from hospital and walking again - in time for Christmas with his family

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Update: Police Scotland say eight people taken to hospital but no reports of serious injuries.

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Second time a double decker bus has hit a low bridge in Scotland in a week. This time in Kilmarnock. Ambulance service says four people taken to hospital. Eyewitnesses say their injuries aren’t thought to be serious.

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@petermacmahon @ITVBorderRB @KieranPAndrews Great shift, Peter! Enjoy whatever comes next.

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Pollokshields area of Glasgow earlier this evening.

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Thank you to Lawrence for speaking to me about this difficult and often misunderstood condition. https://t.co/F8ftIq08KP

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The Scottish Government says since the Post Office Horizon legislation passed in June it has “identified 141 cases that could be eligible” for convictions to be quashed. Full FOI response 👇

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The Indian authorities have repeatedly maintained that due process is being followed in this case.

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In opposition Sir Keir Starmer & David Lammy described Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh man, as being arbitrarily detained in India. He’s been charged in connection with terror offences. My colleague @BBCJLandale asked David Lammy about the case now he is Foreign Sec👇

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Family to sue prison service over death of inmate https://t.co/DFUTLkrDDQ