Legal news
Criminal proceedings down last year, latest figures show
Number of accused down 5%; convictions down by 6%
Four appointed to Complaints Commission
Advocate, solicitor and two non-lawyers join board
Tribunal upholds judges' pension discrimination claim
Transitional measures unfairly favoured older scheme members
Draft insolvency reform instrument laid before Holyrood
Sixty day consultation on measure to reflect England & Wales changes
"Dogma" belief not unsoundness of mind for prescription, court rules
Alleged childhood abuse victim fails in appeal seeking to bring action
Evidence invited on Air Departure Tax Bill
Finance Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
Two partners join Maclay Murray & Spens
Gordon Hobkirk returns to firm as Andrew Orr also joins
Society and Parliament offering prize for student video/blog
Competition to explain rule of law to 16 and 17 year olds
Scottish QC achieves same status in England
Aidan O'Neill among successful barrister applicants
Finalists announced for Scottish Legal Awards
"Highest number of nominations" received for 2017 titles
International law evolving to respond to terror threats: Attorney General
Speech sets out factors justifying strike against non-state parties
Sunday deadline for Tumbling Lassie Ball bookings
Advocates' charity event to be held in aid of people trafficking victims
SLCC time limit to rise to three years for new business from April
Move "brings process closer" to other complaint bodies
Police stop and search code published today
Final version revised following feedback on advisory group proposals
Holyrood rejects moves to replace ECHR with British Bill of Rights
MSPs call on UK Government not to withdraw from international scene
"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged
IndyCamp protesters lose bid to appeal to Supreme Court
Inner House judges rule no grounds for appeal to London
Planning system in line for overhaul under new Government paper
Consultation published on 20 proposals following independent review
Human rights court upholds compulsory mixed swimming for Muslim girls
Swiss case upholds social integration in education over religious freedom
Sheriff refuses sanction for counsel instructed to match other side
No "unfair advantage" straightforward case of low value
Court wins show we test complaints properly, SLCC argues
Three December decisions turn down complainer appeals
Knowledge that “something wrong” not needed for time bar
Costs incurred after negligent advice started prescriptive period
Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers
Crown Office sick days jump over last two years
Average time lost well above civil service norm, FOI release shows