Angela Constance
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Gender | Female |
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Age | 53 |
Date of birth | July 15,1970 |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Born | Blackburn |
United Kingdom | |
Party | Scottish National Party |
Job | Politician |
Social Worker | |
Education | University of Stirling |
University of Glasgow | |
Spous | Garry Knox |
Position | Member of the Scottish Parliament |
Member of the Scottish Parliament since 2007 | |
Previous position | Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy of Scotland (2020–2023) |
Children | 1 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 403414 |
Angela Constance Life story
Angela Constance is a Scottish politician serving as Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs since 2023. A member of the Scottish National Party, she has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Almond Valley since 2007.
Minister 'open to discussion' about fireworks ban
... Angela Constance said ministers lacked the powers for a ban but she was " open-minded" about the idea...
New Police Scotland chief agrees force is institutionally racist
... " Justice Secretary Angela Constance MSP said she was delighted to welcome Ms Farrell, the first woman to lead Scotland s national force...
Police Scotland's new chief constable Jo Farrell takes up post
... She was appointed to her new role by the Scottish Police Authority and approved by Justice Secretary Angela Constance...
Trains suspended in 'do not travel' weather warning for Scotland
... " Scottish government minister for resilience, Angela Constance, said potential impacts of the amber warning were " severe"...
Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges
... Angela Constance signed the extradition order last week after a court ruled in August there was no legal barrier to Rossi being sent back to the United States to face rape charges...
Police Scotland appoints first female chief
... Justice Secretary Angela Constance, who approved the appointment, said Ms Farrell " has shown she has the skills needed to lead the service"...
Lawyer boycott of juryless rape trials 'to be unanimous'
... " Justice Secretary Angela Constance said she was " determined to proceed in partnership" with lawyers, adding it was " quite simply not true" that the government has ignored the legal profession...
Humza Yousaf defends rape trial scheme as boycott grows
... Justice Secretary Angela Constance has claimed that low conviction rates for rape and attempted rape are hampered by the " prevalence of preconceptions"...
Trains suspended in 'do not travel' weather warning for Scotland
Train services have been suspended in parts of Scotland after an amber weather alert for rain and floods.
Cross-border train operators have also warned passengers not to attempt to travel to Scotland on Saturday.
The Met Office said areas of the Highlands and central Scotland could see up to 180mm (7in) of rain.
ScotRail has cancelled services from Oban, Mallaig and Fort William , from Helensburgh Central and on the Highland Mainline between Perth and Inverness.
The Amber Alert is in place from from 03:00 on Saturday until 06:00 on Sunday.
A yellow " be aware" warning for Heavy Rain also covers most of mainland Scotland, as well as Skye and the Inner Hebrides .
Avanti West Coast said they would not run cross-border trains to Scotland on Saturday, with no services north of Preston.
TransPennine advised customers not to travel on trains from Manchester, Liverpool and Preston to Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Police Scotland urged people to avoid all travel unless absolutely necessary.
The Met Office said flooding and fast-flowing rivers and streams could pose a risk to life and damage property.
It said 80-100mm of rain could be expected in most areas, with as much as 150-180mm possible for the wettest spots.
The Weather warning comes as other parts of the UK could see.
David Simpson , ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: " We know the impact that the withdrawal of some train services will have, but it's a necessary step to ensure the safety of our staff and customers due to the severe rainfall.
" As a precautionary measure, speed restrictions will also be in place across most routes in Scotland, which will result in extended journey times.
" Customers are advised that they should travel only when necessary, and for those that do, they should check their journey before travelling. "
The West Highland line, which operates in Oban, Mallaig and Fort William , will be suspended.
The Helensburgh Central and Balloch to Dalmuir service will also stop, though services to Glasgow should remain in operation.
Services on the Highland Main Line route between Perth and Inverness will also cease.
Affected routes are due to be running again on Sunday Morning .
On The Roads , traffic on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll is being diverted on to the Old Military Road as a precaution. It is expected to reopen on Sunday.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued 14 flood alerts.
It said affected areas included Angus, Ayrshire, Argyll and Bute, and parts of the Highlands, north-east Scotland and the Scottish Borders.
Flood duty manager Ruth Ellis said: " This is a major rainfall event as We Are expecting to see significant prolonged Heavy Rain throughout Saturday, with further Heavy Rain in the north on Sunday.
" We're likely to see extensive river and surface water flooding, including property flooding and widespread transport disruption. "
Scottish Government minister for resilience, Angela Constance , said potential impacts of the amber warning were " severe".
She Said : " People need to plan ahead and pay close attention to all travel advice. "
Police Scotland head of road policing, Ch Supt Hilary Sloan, said: " Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary or if it can be delayed until conditions improve.
" Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility.
" If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions and take Extra Time for your journey. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com