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