Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today warned again that the falling number of criminal defence solicitors across Scotland poses particular risks in rural and island areas which could become “legal aid deserts”.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has announced his support for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd – 28th January), as a Public Health Scotland study has revealed the effectiveness of vaccination as a prevention strategy.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has invited the First Minister on a tour of Orkney to explain the government’s broadband policy to locals, after Humza Yousaf claimed that every home in Scotland could access superfast broadband.
Speaking after the Scottish Parliament’s Stage 1 debate on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Responding to the announcement by Councillor James Stockan that he is stepping down as leader and as a member of Orkney Islands Council, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has again welcomed the prospect of jury trials returning to island courts, but warned that local access to justice for islanders cannot be seen as “expendable” within the justice system.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today expressed frustration over the Scottish Government’s lack of clarity over when ring-fenced funding taken from the agriculture budget will be returned.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur today questioned the Scottish Government’s commitment to lifeline ferry services, following its failure to provide a replacement vessel to cover the MV Hamnavoe during its dry dock period next month.
Responding to confirmation that the Sheriff Principal for Grampian, the Highlands and Islands has instructed for jury trials to return to Sheriff Courts in Kirkwall, Portree, Stornoway, Lochmaddy, Lerwick and Wick in spring 2024, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur
Northern Isles representatives Alistair Carmichael MP, Beatrice Wishart MSP and Liam McArthur MSP have today condemned revelations of an 8.7% hike in NorthLink ferry fares at the end of March 2024.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Jodie Brown of Tankerness, who has won the competition to design the medals for the Orkney 2025 Island Games.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed disappointment that there is still no timeframe for a return of jury trials to island courts.