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Scottish sub-postmaster cases referred to Appeal Court
Review Commission finds possible miscarriage in six Horizon-related cases
Hunting with Dogs Bill passes first stage
MSPs give initial backing but predict clash over proposed licensing scheme
Homicides down to new low in Scotland
2021-22 figure of 53 is lowest for period of comparable records
Dog abduction proposed as separate new offence
Consultation opens on proposal for member's bill
Inspectors seek better handling of sexual history cases
Report makes nine recommendations for prosecutors and Government
COPFS seeks input to next strategic plan
Consultation opened on goals and priorities for 2023-27
SCTS: case backlog down by 10,000 from 43,000 peak
Monthly workbook shows varied throughput in criminal courts in September
Second alternative custody unit for women completed
Glasgow centre will offer reintegration through "custody in the community"
2021-22 a milestone year: Sentencing Council report
Annual report highlights significance of two new guidelines
Situation bleak for EBA criminal members, survey shows
100% are concerned for future; 82% have considered leaving
Lord President reviews Covid recovery in annual address
Address for new legal year surveys progress with recovery programme
Sentence discount includes disposal type: Appeal Court
Maximum unpaid community work could be discount from custody
Edinburgh court business affected by mourning events
High Court trials relocated; Court of Session to sit virtually
EBA protests at minister's "obfuscating" paper to MSPs
Open letter sets out why burden on legal aid practitioners has increased
Glasgow mock trial highlights race hate crime action
Prosecutors demonstrate trial process to raise awareness of law
Sentencing Council proposes death by driving guideline
Consultation opens on five statutory offences covering death on the road
Crime figures drop due to fewer COVID offences
Total down 5% in year to June 2022, but rise in non-COVID offending
Domestic abuse register among proposals for new bill
Consultation opens on member's bill idea for further prevention and support
Supreme Court affirms confiscation from lying applicant
Order should reflect additional earnings obtained through fraud
Trials backlog down 7,500 since January, SCTS claims
Latest monthly workbook shows fewer cases processed in July
Scots QC given 10 years for child sexual offences
John Watt sentenced on charges of "utmost seriousness" over 13 year period
End unspent convictions bar to compensation: LSA
Advice agency condemns "harsh" rule barring criminal injuries payments
Dundee centre makes new approach to women's custody
Completion of Bella Centre will support reintegration to communities