Legal news
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Sex offence self-referral evidence period out to views
Ministers consult on how long evidence taken under new Act should be kept
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Simpson & Marwick snaps up Alston Law
Moray Group's legal arm begins expansion programme
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Human rights lawyer becomes Edinburgh rector
Debora Kayembe will be first person of colour in post
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Dangerous dogs law comes under review
Ministers consult on how to prove criminal offence
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Party cannot choose to vary motion timetable: sheriff
Closing for Christmas break no excuse for lateness
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Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring
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1m homes on low emissions heating by 2030: Scots target
Ministers consult on strategy for rapid conversion of properties
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Three new Senators appointed
Shona Haldane QC, Martin Richardson QC and Craig Sandison QC join bench
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Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope
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Shepherd & Wedderburn commits to net zero by 2030
Firm signs Edinburgh Climate Compact to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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Council publishes research on sex offence sentencing
Reports will inform work on rape, sexual assault and indecent child images
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Mental health resources out for Time to Talk Day
LawCare offers "Time to Talk Day" mental health resources
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Scottish Standard Clauses new edition published
Fourth edition to come into effect on 1 March
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Burness Paull promotes five to partner
Four women among those advanced across three teams
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Information campaign opens ahead of organ donation law
All households to receive leaflet explaining new opt out system
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Senior associate promotion at Balfour+Manson
Clinical negligence lawyer Michaela Guthrie recognised
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SLCC plans standstill levies, but promises second look
Consultation opens on budget and levy proposals for 2021-22
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Outstanding community payback hours to be cut
Regulations to allow 35% reduction, except sexual offence and abuse cases
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Miller Hendry announces new year moves
Three promotions follow a recent appointment at Tayside firm
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LawCare reports extra demand in 2020
COVID-19 features in 34% of calls since March
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Post-mortem Time Limit Bill falls at stage 1
MSPs not persuaded of continuing need for law change
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Yousaf promises board to see in new domestic abuse law
Implementation board will consider operational issues raised