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Justice Committee majority backs further restriction on short sentences
Seven of nine MSPs favour presumption against terms under 12 months

JUSTICE calls for reforms in prosecuting sexual offences
Proposals include training for lawyers, and better support for witnesses

Algorithms in justice must be regulated, LSEW report claims
Better oversight needed to improve transparency and counter bias

Airdrie JP court building opens next week
New premises will be opposite sheriff court

First conviction secured under new domestic abuse offence
Glasgow man admits abusive phone calls to ex-wife

Conservatives propose bill for whole life custody for "worst criminals"
Justice spokesman claims courts need additional powers

Majority for smacking ban bill at stage 1
Opponents continue to attack interference with family life

Justice Committee takes up mental health for detained young people
Review begins off care in secure units and Polmont YOI

SCTS seeks co-operation for court user survey
Exit interviews to take place between now and July

MSPs to vote on raising sentence threshold to 12 months
Affirmative order would extend presumption against short jail terms

Smacking ban bill given majority support by Holyrood committee
Stage 1 report backs member's bill by 5-2 majority

Sentencing Council to develop multiple guidelines for sexual offences
Series to allow in-depth consideration of separate topics

Domestic abuse protocol revised by police and COPFS
Fifth edition follows 2018 Act and improved practices

Vulnerable Witnesses Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Unanimous support for aid to pre-recording child evidence

Montgomery to chair Community Justice Scotland
Former SLAB chief executive adds to legal portfolio

Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill passes final stage
Final attempt to raise age beyond 12 defeated

Woman cleared of assaulting police who unlawfully detained her
Test of "reasonably necessary to provide effective resistance" applied

Justice Committee reports on "no deal" Brexit regulations
Report calls for assessment impact of 15 instruments

Justice agencies report on service standards for victims and witnesses
SCTS discloses extent of special measures requested

Three members' bills seek public support
Consultation open on new build missives, wheelchair provision and stalking

Group to look at further rise in criminal responsibility age
Ministers to set up team to consider limit beyond age 12

Society round table delivers vulnerable accused proposals
Report recommends practical steps to safeguard human rights

Fee increase must be part of wider legal aid reform: Society
Action needed to make system sustainable: conveners

Legal aid rise comes into effect at last
Civil and criminal rates rise by 3% pending further review