Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Suzanne’s Law changes in force — Monday March 30

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a change in parole rules — dubbed Suzanne’s Law after Suzanne Pilley – which came into force across Scotland.

Suzanne’s Law parole board changes come into force in Scotland

Parole boards will have to consider if killers have failed to disclose the whereabouts of victims remains when considering if they should be freed, reports the Press Association.

• Suzanne’s Law parole board changes come into force in Scotland (STV)
• Suzanne's Law victory marred by 'disappointment' over SNP Government's snail pace reforms leaving victims in the dark (Daily Express)
• Suzanne’s Law parole board changes come into force in Scotland (Daily Record)
• Suzanne's Law parole board changes come into force in Scotland (Sky)

Al fresco cooks face £500 fine as new ‘barbecue ban’ aims to curb wildfire scourge

It has long been a source of pleasure for campers, hikers and day-trippers: finding the perfect scenic spot then setting up the barbecue.

But, instead of ending up with an al fresco treat, anyone grilling burgers, chicken, peppers or corn-on-the-cob in the great outdoors could soon be slapped with a £500 fine.

For barbecuing in Scotland’s countryside is set to be outlawed under radical new plans to tackle the growing menace of wildfires, reports the Sunday Post.

• Al fresco cooks face £500 fine as new ‘barbecue ban’ aims to curb wildfire scourge (Sunday Post)
• New law means family barbecues in Scotland's countryside set to be BANNED in bid to stop wildfires (Daily Mail)
• Video: Cairngorms to ban barbecues and campfires amid wildfire fears (Channel 4)
• Cairngorms campfire and BBQ ban comes into force (Walkhighlands)

And in other news

Legal headlines from across the UK and beyond:

• [£] Law firm has moved hundreds of staff in Scottish city (Herald)
• Crime boss Steven Lyons paraded by Bali police after airport arrest (BBC)
• Legal sector welcomes 106 solicitors in double admissions ceremony (Law Society of Scotland)
• Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow in Glasgow amid investigation into death (Glasgow Live)
• SLCC lays budget before Scottish Parliament (Scottish Legal News)
• Scotland's abortion law ‘outdated', campaigners warn (National)
• Exclusive: Prostitution Scotland: Campaign group submits formal complaint questioning Holyrood's 'neutrality' (Scotsman)
• Keir Starmer to introduce new bill that will force Britain to follow 76 European Union edicts on food standards as Labour's drive to get closer to Brussels again gets under way (Daily Mail)
• Body worn video for Police Scotland officers in Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games (Police Scotland)
• 20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Smoke-Free Law Celebrated (CLH News)
• ‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel (Guardian)
• [£] Class actions ‘drive competition’ (Times)
• Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial (Guardian)
• [£] Concern over ‘rough justice’ in magistrates’ courts (Times)