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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