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Faculty proposes alternative to bill on defence post-mortems
Panel of pathologists could address availability problem
Glasgow Alcohol Court marks first anniversary
Successful project could be extended to domestic abuse offenders
Servitude conviction upheld for forced detention and work
Two fail with appeals over treatment of vulnerable man
Director recklessness over workers' pensions to become criminal
Seven year maximum sentence for wilful or reckless behaviour
Moorov rule holds where same complainer corroborated on only one incident
High Court reverses Sheriff Appeal Court in indecent exposure case
Management of Offenders Bill passes stage 1
Passage unopposed but opposition will press amendments
"Same roof" rule to end for pre-1979 criminal injuries compensation claims
Government backs down in face of Supreme Court appeal
Tougher penalties for animal cruelty proposed
Ministers also seek views on powers for speedier rehoming
Report backs Offender Management Bill, but warns of need for resources
Enforcement measures required along with support for individuals
Supreme Court refuses Home Office appeal over conviction disclosure rulings
Schemes disproportionate in two respects, including young offenders
Judges to be trained ahead of new domestic abuse law
Judicial Institute to deliver package before 1 April start
Large sums unpaid in criminal compensation orders, figures reveal
Freedom of information request finds £837,000 out of £9m still due
Criminal proceedings down 11% in 2017-18, official figures show
Falls in summary cases driving downward trend
Justice Committee calls for "more ambitious" child evidence law
Stage 1 report on bill wants full adoption of "Barnahus" model
"Nazi pug" accused refused leave for Supreme Court appeal
High Court rules no power to take appeal in this case
Compensation process adds to criminal victims' trauma, review finds
Commissioner calls for overhaul of CICA procedures
Consultant named to lead mental health review for young people in custody
Psychiatrist Dr Helen Smith chosen by Justice Secretary
Scots drivers to face roadside drug driving tests from October
Ministers promise "zero tolerance" approach to eight prescribed drugs
Foxhunting law to be tightened up
Bill will put further controls on dogs, following Bonomy report
Bail supervision guidance revised
New version for local authority supervision services
GBA tells of "indignation and incredulity" at 3% legal aid rise
Open letter to minister highlights treatment compared to other professions
Landlines in cells would be good for prisoners, think tank claims
Reform Scotland calls for better family links to aid rehabilitation
Extended domestic abuse law to come into force in April
Consultation also opens on new protective orders
Victims to have voice in Parole Board proceedings, ministers propose
Consultation opens on more involvement for victims and families