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