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