Former Scottish leader calls for review on drop in History pass rates, despite SQA dismissing further investigation.

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has called for an independent review into a 13% drop in Higher History pass rates. The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) conducted an internal review, concluding that the decline was due to poor student performance, not issues with marking or grading. SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson has dismissed the need for further investigation, though some politicians and educators are skeptical, raising concerns about trust in the system.