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Clearer definition and public education needed to tackle hate crime: report
Advisory group calls on ministers to lead discussion on improvements
Matheson instructs Scottish undercover policing review
HMICS to parallel Pitchford inquiry after UK Government refuses extension
Online crime figures harder to track, police audit reports
Current recording practice "does not capture the scale"
Leaders named for new body to combat reoffending
Karyn McCluskey and Jean Couper to head Community Justice Scotland
Rights violation found in relation to London bombing suspect
Human Rights Court upholds one, dismisses three complaints
Summary case not oppressive after solemn adjournment refused, court rules
Plea in bar of trial fails on serious housebreaking charge
Parliamentary drug reform group calls for medical use cannabis
"Matter of compassion and human rights" to make special case: report
MSPs launch scrutiny of prosecution service effectiveness
Justice Committee begins major inquiry into efficiency and resources
Appeal for researchers to help Scottish Sentencing Council
Practice across Scotland will be key strand of work
High Court practice note emphasises continuity of representation
Court clamps down on practice of different counsel appearing
Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today
Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal
MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law
Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise
Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue
SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down
MSP opens move to repeal football sectarianism Act
Consultation on proposed member's bill runs until October
Lady Smith to take over Child Abuse Inquiry
Judge accepts position following resignation of Susan O'Brien QC
Attempt to commit statutory rape a competent charge, Appeal Court rules
Defence objection repelled on basis of general rule
Ministers consult ahead of commencing new mental health offender law
Regulations and transitional measures out for discussion
Crown Office criticised over summary child abuse case
Sheriff says accused deserves four years for same period of ill treatment
Stop and search: Society questions benefit of new powers
Response puts view that current police powers sufficient
Court performance has improved despite closures, report concludes
Evaluation study says gains achieved despite increase in business
Smarter tagging practices for offenders needed, report finds
Stirling research urges more "innovative and tailored" approach
Bribery self-reporting scheme extended a further year
Crown Office initiative now to run until June 2017
Killers win human rights ruling over Scottish court delays, but no damages
Nine years in Scots courts for prosecution and appeals held excessive
Illicit drug use falling, official figures show
But drugs still easily obtainable for those who want them