Blogs & opinions
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Levels of debate
Here's hoping that discussion of the proposed constitution will be less bitter than some recent arguments
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Journey of discovery
Council awayday session explores strategy for the way ahead
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Safeguarding the constitution
Do we need a constitution watchdog to protect us from Government whims?
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Employment survey: answers and questions
Journal's first exercise throws up some interesting figures, but conclusions are more difficult
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Paralegals: team building at work
Initial success of Registered Paralegal Scheme suggests the right formula
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The judges over our shoulders
Do we need to limit the field of review by the Supreme Court over acts in name of the Lord Advocate?
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Getting value from payback
The new community-based disposals have the potential to make a difference, if properly devised and supported
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Up with the tweeters
The courts' challenge in keeping pace with digital information
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Manifesto hits the headlines
Much support for better education in the law, but how to achieve it?
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Manifesto days
Positive media coverage of Society's programme reflects our views being taken seriously
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Child maintenance: here we go again?
New consultation begs the question of how much of a system we need
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Hold tight for 2011
Looks like a bumpy ride, but hopefully not all bad