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