Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has written to Justice Secretary Angela Constance seeking an update on when jury trials will return to various rural and island courts, including Kirkwall Sheriff Court.
Commenting on news that the Scottish Government has offered in principle funding to OIC to develop the business case for replacement of ferries on Orkney’s inter isles routes, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur spoke out today about the “crisis” in mental health across Scotland, despite the best efforts of those working in the sector, and called for more staff to support police and A&E teams who are bearing the brunt.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today called on the First Minister to ensure young people travelling between the smaller isles and Orkney mainland are included in the forthcoming extension of the government’s concessionary travel scheme.
Orkney’s parliamentarians, Liam McArthur MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP, today hosted the latest Orkney Digital Forum at the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall.
MSP for Orkney Liam McArthur, is supporting the ‘Wear It Pink’ campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign, organised by Breast Cancer Now, is encouraging fundraising by wearing pink on Friday 20th October.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to the CEO of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, highlighting concerns raised by constituents involved in animal welfare in Orkney over the closure of the Balmore rehoming centre.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today called on the First Minister to develop a new islands plan and put an end to the Scottish Government “overpromising and underdelivering” for Orkney and other island communities.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed an undertaking from the Culture Secretary, Angus Robertson to meet the operators of the Screen Machine to discuss how its future may be safeguarded.
Liam McArthur, Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for climate, today said that islanders have felt “excluded” from discussions about the UK’s energy transition.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to commit to the necessary action to protect rural access to justice, as new Sheriffs Principal guidance extends the use of ‘virtual custody’ courts.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today praised those who have worked towards the establishment of Scotland’s first “Bairns’ Hoose” for young victims and witnesses of crimes, and called for work to be done to bring the principles behind it to island settings.
