Summary

  • Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay demands a report into the circumstances of the death of Claire Inglis who died at the hands of her violent partner be made public.

  • First Minister John Swinney says that if it is possible to release that report, which was undertaken by an expert in social work, then it should be.

  • Christopher McGowan murdered Ms Inglis in November 2021, weeks after being bailed to her Stirling home.

  • The justice theme continues with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar asking about recorded crime, prison numbers and outstanding arrest warrants.

  • Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer calls for reform of council tax by targeting the "property wealth" of those who can afford to pay more.

  • Following a question from independent MSP Ash Regan, Swinney confirmed that a provision in Scotland's fireworks laws - that would require a permit to buy pyrotechnics - had been paused due to costs.

Live Reporting

  1. Good morning

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    Welcome to our live coverage of First Minister's Questions - we'll bring you the latest news and analysis over the next couple of hours.

    First Minister John Swinney will be grilled by opposition leaders Russell Findlay and Anas Sarwar as well as Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer.

    We know that questions from the backbenches will cover Scotland's fireworks laws, public sector pensions and reports on the hiring of overseas workers at Babcock shipyard in Fife.

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