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Assisted dying challenge to Scots prosecution policy fails
Lord Advocate's policy clear and "in accordance with law"
Appeal court calls for further regulation of solicitor advocate instruction
Judges question how independence retained with in-house arrangement
Stop and search should come under statutory code: Scott report
Ministers accept advisory group's proposals to replace consensual searches
Child media privacy rises to age 18
New rules on identification in criminal cases in force today
Solicitors could boycott Sheriff Appeal Court over legal aid fees
Justice Secretary under fire from solicitors in own constituency
Age of criminal responsibility should rise to 12, professor argues
Family law expert backs Criminal Justice Bill amendment
Crown explains "insufficient evidence" decision on bin lorry prosecution
No recent history of blackouts that meant driver should not have driven
Thomas Muir's trial has lessons for today, Dean says
Re-enactment highlights importance of right to fair trial
Court issues guidance on operation of internet restrictions
Case raises issues of how much discretion to supervising officers
Appeal court overturns harassment acquittal
Sheriff erred in holding "approach" to complainer not proven
Three appointed to Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Colin Dunipace is new legal member
Indecent assault conviction undermined by sheriff's "victim" references
Appeal unopposed by Crown due to prejudicial language
SLAB reports positive feedback on Solicitor Contact Line advice
All respondents considered service good or very good
No pardon over 18th century murder conviction, campaigners told
Case will not be reopened of "Appin Murder" accused James Stewart
Bin lorry families seek FAI adjournment for private prosecution
Sheriff asked to rule ahead of driver giving evidence
Appeal court explains why Lockerbie relatives cannot seek conviction review
Act does not provide right to be direct participants in proceedings
Defence questioning must respect victims' rights, Carloway warns
Criminal bar responds to criticism of rape trial QC
Property sector put on human trafficking alert
Police issue call to letting agents and solicitors to watch for signs
Extended sentence prisoner's claim on lack of rehabilitation work rejected
Court holds no implied Human Rights Convention duty
Prisoners' solitary confinement not properly authorised: Supreme Court
Rules required confirmation by officials independent of prison
Moorov corroboration rejected over alleged nephew and niece offences
No case to answer as judge rules no underlying similarity of conduct
Essay wins drug offence teenager absolute discharge
"Don't let me down", sheriff tells accused given second chance
Killer Beggs wins human rights case for mail interference
Judge rules Prison Service took too long to ensure proper handling
Fathers call for denial of contact to be abuse offence
Form of coercive control, consultation response argues