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Former first minister Humza Yousaf has called for Scotland's top law officer to exempt peaceful protesters who back the banned group Palestine Action from prosecution.

The 37-year-old “Blink Twice” actor shared his statement hours after police body cam footage of his interaction with a law officer surfaced Thursday evening.

The Solicitor General, the government law officer who oversees contempt of court cases, was represented by Aidan Eardley KC for the hearing.

Scotland's most senior law officer has ordered a fresh investigation into the death of a woman who was abused by her partner.

Meanwhile, Scotland's most senior law officer hopes the forthcoming trial will renew public confidence in the justice process.