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