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