Neil Gray: “Of course, we would consider the likes of knife amnesties if that is something that the likes of the police and other…”

The fire service had repeatedly advised that sufficient ground support was available.

Violence against women is abhorrent, and we are working closely with partners, including Police Scotland, to tackle it.

We must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation and those who would seek to divide our communities.

The focus now moves to implementing the law, as clarified by the court, maintaining a clear focus on the safety, wellbeing and rights of all those living and working within Scotland’s prisons.