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Using new tech in policing could breach rights: Faculty
Response warns of dangers from possible misuse of AI
High Court approves young people sentencing guideline
Policy to encourage rehabilitation comes into effect on 26 January
SCTS and Edinburgh solicitors agree way forward
Joint statement encourages resumption working together
Defence solicitors' standoff continues at city courts
Issues with SCTS over court exclusion remain unresolved after letters
Legal aid dispute escalates as lawyer removed from court
EBA and GBA refusing to conduct court business pending explanation
Miners' Strike Pardons Bill brought to Holyrood
Pardon for those convicted of three specified offences
Sentencers want more flexible community options: study
Sentencing Council study finds gaps in resource provision
Fewest recorded homicides in 2020-21
Official figures show growing proportion of male victims
Defence bar unites against minister's COP26 response
Letter defending Government's position rejected as patronising
England & Wales legal aid needs 25% rise: Commission
Cross-party group calls present situation unsustainable
Extra trial courts boost criminal case throughput
Overall cases concluded now above pre-COVID level
Bars across Scotland opt out of COP26 courts
Associations reject fees offer limited to COP26 cases
Sheriff rules on proof of course of behaviour for abuse
Corroboration not required of each separate incident libelled
Digital evidence contract awarded for Scottish courts
Project will enable all parties to access evidence efficiently
More locations for weekend custody courts during COP26
Paisley, Hamilton and Falkirk now to see Saturday sittings
Reconviction rates rise in latest figures
Statistics for offenders from 2018-19 buck recent downward trend
Pre-trial forms revised to cover graphic video evidence
Judges act to avoid cases like Smith v HM Advocate
Carloway calls for constructive approach to courts future
Address for new legal year seeks to dispel myths over SCTS plans
SLAB consults on assessment of accounts
Travel and subsistence changes proposed; views sought for accounts guidance
GBA members to boycott holiday custody courts
Action announced in protest at unequal treatment and "chronic underfunding"
Warnings to be issued over Class A drugs
Lord Advocate announces new police guidelines
Criminal business at pre-COVID levels during August
SCTS figures show most categories at or above pre-COVID numbers
Sentencing process guideline in force from today
Eight step process intended to bring openness and transparency
MSPs invite views on Scottish criminal justice budget
Legal aid among the topics to be scrutinised in review of spending plans