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Juror fined for contempt for checking witness connection on Facebook
Penalty for defiance of specific instruction upheld by appeal court
Solitary confinement ordered unlawfully, Supreme Court rules
Ministers had no power to extend segregation when time already expired
Time to send in views on the Sexual Harm Bill
Justice Committee issues stage 1 call for evidence
Charging conduct without evidence was oppression, judge rules
Indictment deserted simpliciter for “indefensible” conduct
"Appropriate adults": ministers seek views on role in court
One week to run on "high level" consultation
Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill published
Jury directions to be prescribed to improve understanding
Society renews call for changes as Smoking in Cars Bill comes to debate
Driver should be liable, but with statutory defence
Human Trafficking Bill passes final stage
Unopposed final vote for anti-exploitation measure
Survivors condemn continuing delays as child abuse inquiry opens
No panel members yet appointed to assist chair
Police and prosecution service build links with LGBT community
Discussion evening held to encourage reporting of hate crimes
Bill will allow stop and search of children for drink – after consultation
Justice Secretary to seek public's views on need for power
Audit Scotland plays down defence lawyer "scam" report
Focus group comments claimed lawyers put clients off guilty pleas
Ministers seek further restrictions on short prison sentences
Consultation asks about excluding jail option for some offences
Fife company makes bribery civil settlement with Crown
Glenrothes firm reported itself for failing to prevent third party
Lord Advocate calls for extra powers over health and safety investigation
Ability to direct should equal that with police and SEPA
Criminal cases putting sheriff courts under strain, Audit Scotland reports
Reducing budgets and more complex cases pile on the pressure
Stage 1 report backs bill against smoking in cars with children
MSPs recommend driver should be penalised as well as smoker
Scottish Sentencing Council to operate from 19 October
Order laid as assurance given about membership
Reformed courts will improve access to justice: Carloway
Lord Justice Clerk's address hails introduction of Gill reforms
Ministers back down over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid – for time being
Six month continuation of present rates pending further discussions
Justice Committee rejects Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates
Society welcomes recognition of concerns
Justice Committee demands further information on appeal legal aid rates
Minister asked to appear again next week as arguments continue
Solicitor advocates defend rules in wake of Yazdanparast appeal
Criticism of judges' comments over choice of representation
MSP consults on new approach to prostitution law
Jean Urquhart proposes bill to protect rather than criminalise