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