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Bill introduced to confirm pandemic reforms
Bill makes permanent some measures and extends temporary justice provisions
Sentencing young people guideline applies from today
Court must assess maturity, with rehabilitation as top consideration
MSPs seek early action on gender conversion therapy
Report on petition calls for full and comprehensive new law
Courts lift Omicron COVID restrictions
Less physical distancing and more in-person hearings from 31 January
Omicron hits December criminal court business
Throughput below pre-COVID average levels in all courts
Report calls for virtual summary domestic abuse courts
Lord Justice General and Victim Support back review proposals
Appeal Court discourages arresting absent complainer
"Not a satisfactory solution" in sexual offence case
MSPs' justice report sets out priorities for action
Criminal Justice Committee makes wide list of calls to Government
Local bars quit duty schemes in legal aid protest
Borders and Aberdeen solicitors announce withdrawal from all schemes
Review ordered of Crown handling of sex offence cases
Lord Advocate announces inquiry as case numbers rocket
Legal aid spending falls £31.8m in first COVID year
SLAB accounts for 2020-21 show unprecedented fall in payments
Scottish courts tackle Omicron with new COVID measures
Increased physical distancing and reduced attendance planned
November court data show COP26 effect
High Court business well ahead, but sheriff court figures hit
"Not proven" verdict consultation begins
Future of controversial third verdict under discussion
MSPs call for evidence on Miners' Strike (Pardons) Bill
Committee invites submissions as part of stage 1 scrutiny
Report calls for reforms to handling of prison deaths
Independent review finds system letting families down
Domestic abuse incidents continue to rise
Scottish figures up for fifth year in a row in 2020-21
COP26 impacts criminal case figures for October
Sheriff and JP court throughput dropped as conference approached
Sentencing Council sets out next priorities
Three year business plan proposes focus on specific offence guidelines
MSP report seeks substantial justice system investment
Call for "joined-up action" by Government to address challenges
Age of Criminal Responsibility Act in force next month
New investigation and protection powers commence as age limit raised to 12
Progress despite COVID: Sentencing Council annual report
Report for 2020-21 records substantial work on guidelines since approved
Bail and release from prison reform proposals published
Consultation opens on balancing reintegration and public safety
Restore former legal aid values, Society tells minister
Joint letter with SSBA sets out specifics to secure future of system