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Bill introduced to improve police ethics and standards
Measure would implement most recommendations of Angiolini report
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Applications to open for "Bairns' Hoose" funding
Local authorities and others will have to partner for a share of fund
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Request for phone code during police search not unfair
Court refuses appeal based on alleged unfairness of request for PIN
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Four Bars reaffirm commitment to cab rank rule
Statement by UK and Ireland Bars underlines role of cab rank rule
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Further action needed on trial backlog: Audit Scotland
Report calls for delivery plan and better programme management
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Holidays slow criminal case throughput in April
Latest SCTS figures show drop in performance compared to March
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English Law Commission floats non-jury rape trials idea
Evidence consultation paper canvasses more radical measures to combat myths
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Sex offence and abuse victims surveyed on sentencing
Sentencing Council commissions research to support planned guideline
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MSPs in call to step up use of Domestic Abuse Act
Report finds support for measures, but progress too slow
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Trauma support framework published in wake of new bill
Guide supports justice agencies in reducing victim and witness trauma
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Bar associations plan ballots on juryless rape trials
Professional opposition grows as victim bodies support proposed pilot
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Rapist's sentence was 'unduly lenient'
Lord Advocate says sentence should be appealed
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Justice reforms published in new Holyrood bill
Verdicts, jury sizes and new Sexual Offences Court all included
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Victims to get virtual introduction to court experience
New technology will provide interactive experience ahead of giving evidence
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Call for views opens on Wildlife Management Bill
MSPs seek evidence on grouse moor licensing, use of traps and more
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Trials backlog reduces in February as more cases start
Scottish Courts' monthly workbook shows increased throughput
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Appeal court prefers interests of justice to Swift test
Two stage test not the approach where crucial witness absent
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Call for UK gun law reform
Coroner says Firearms Act is ‘at odds’ with public safety
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Glasgow's Emma Ritch Law Clinic to support complainers
Funding gained to set up unique clinic for advice, teaching and research
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Proposed misogyny offences go out to consultation
Ministers consult on offences based on Kennedy review proposals
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Brown hails initial success of digital evidence pilot
Dundee trial of DESC scheme has handled 600 cases since January
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MSP committee unable to back Bail and Release Bill
Stage 1 report reveals concern over lack of detail from Government
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McGarry trial fair despite social media: Appeal Court
Former MP fails in appeal against embezzlement conviction