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Bracadale review calls for single hate crime law
Age and gender should become protected characteristics: report
MSP claims "overwhelming" support for retail staff protection bill
Consultation produces wide backing for new law
Lords to look into working of Bribery Act
Committee to begin hearing evidence in the summer
Fixed penalty accused must retain right to court: Society
"Right to hearing must be preserved even for minor offences": response
COPFS Right to Review scheme could be improved, inspectors report
Victims not always told of right to have decisions reviewed
Holyrood committee backs prisoner voting rights in new report
Majority favour right for all serving custodial sentences
Practice note aims to regulate complex High Court trials
Protocol developed to keep cases within reasonable limits
MSPs call for evidence on Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill
Equalities & Human Rights Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
Rape victims should be kept out of court: Carloway
Complainers would give filmed statements and have evidence tested pre-trial
Proposed disclosure regime reforms go out to consultation
Disclosure Scotland aiming to reduce complexity of system
"Nazi dog" trainer fined £800 for posting video
Accused charged with "grossly offensive or threatening" communication
Final whistle blows on Football Behaviour Act
Royal Assent for repeal bill sees end to controversial law
Six year sentence for juror who took money in bribe
Judge condemns behaviour in first Scottish case of its kind
Solicitor advocates protest at Faculty submission to Roberton review
Proposal "would undermine intention behind" extended rights of audience
Victim Support given funding for new homicide service
New approach to reduce need to go to different organisations
Sexual Offences Pardons Bill agreed unanimously at stage 1
MSPs endorse general principles of gay pardons measure
"Extinction" warning over England & Wales defence solicitors
Government cuts mean not enough entering profession: Society
Further money to go to domestic abuse offender programme
Caledonian System to be extended around the country
More assets can now be seized as criminal cash
New law brings betting slips, casino chips and gaming vouchers into scope
Ministers consult on statutory "appropriate adult" provision
Support for the vulnerable coming into contact with the justice system
MSPs to review Police and Fire Reform Act five years on
Justice Committee calls for views on whether aims have been met
Committee backs gay pardons bill
Stage 1 report concludes that benefits will flow
High Court quashes "black cab rapist" parole decision
Board chairman resigns ahead of order for fresh hearing
Scott recommends biometric data code of practice
Ministers accept recommendations for improved oversight