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Ministers urged to reform AWI law for COVID-19 cases
Society committee proposes short and longer term legislative reforms
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Scott review of mental health law embarks on consultation
Team keen to hear experiences of how present law is working
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Laura Dunlop QC named Mental Health Tribunals President
Former law reform commissioner takes over as Dr Joe Morrow retires
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LawCare launches "Champions" scheme for Mental Health Day
Programme seeks mental health and wellbeing advocates
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Justice Committee takes up mental health for detained young people
Review begins off care in secure units and Polmont YOI
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John Scott QC to lead review of mental health law
Separate review for forensic mental health services
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Survey finds high mental health connection to accident injury
More than 70% struggle with mental health issues afterwards
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Society opens mental health survey of legal sector
Aim to understand current attitudes and needs for action
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Consultant named to lead mental health review for young people in custody
Psychiatrist Dr Helen Smith chosen by Justice Secretary
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Mental health provision for young people in custody to be reviewed
Yousaf announces expert scrutiny following deaths at Polmont
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Edinburgh to host 2022 World Congress on Adult Guardianship
Biennial event in Europe for only the second time
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Review asks if learning disability and autism are mental disorders
Aim is to promote and protect human rights
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Law firms join World Mental Health Day awareness raising efforts
Big names support Mindful Business Charter and See Me campaigns
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Mental Welfare Commission "concerned" at rise in guardianship
Watchdog warns of resources required to deal with applications
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Deadline approaches to join OPG professional guardianship scheme
Eligible firms must apply by 21 September
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Review opens into investigations of mental health deaths
Ministers invite people to contribute their experiences
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OPG aims to extend professional guardianship scheme
Invitation opens for more firms to apply
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Faculty backs Mental Health Tribunal transfer proposals
Flexibility over compulsory retirement should remain, response states
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Wellbeing resource launched as Society marks Mental Health Week
Online help and guidance available to stressed solicitors
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Faculty calls for reforms to incapacity law
Consultation response states that "paradigm shift" required
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Sandra McDonald to leave Public Guardian post
Intention to continue working in field after July departure
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Public Guardian fees increase from next month
Inflation linked rises apply from 25 April
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Proposed rules published for First-tier Tribunal mental health chamber
Transfer scheduled to take place in November
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Incapacity Act reform proposals go out to views
Ministers seek to restore Scots law's leading position