Exclusion from school has been revealed as one the most significant factors in young people turning to crime, says the Chair of Penology in the School of Law at the University of Edinburgh, Professor Lesley McAra.

Crime reduction charity Nacro’s staff network, Pride in Nacro is organising a convention for their staff and service users to tackle the myths and negative stereotypes surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people.