Legal news

Way must be found to protect refugees, says Dean
Lord Advocate also addresses conference on defence to false identity

Online voting boosts Society Council turnout
Six new faces among 10 successful candidates

Presiding Officer casts doubt on competence of member's parking bill
Measure to stop parking on pavements "relates to a reserved matter"

Stop and search advisory group calls for evidence
Invitation issued for views on any matter within its remit

Holyrood committee backs younger voting age bill
MSPs note data protection and other issues over new rights

Interim interdict recall means order was wrongful, judge rules
Rule not limited to where examination of facts has taken place

Offenders to be allowed earlier clean slate
Ministers consult on shorter statutory rehabilitation periods

Community Justice Bill goes out to views at stage 1
Justice Committee calls for evidence on proposed service model

"Help to Buy" nearly exhausted, ministers reveal
Only seven more days for new applications

Inner House allows proof of solicitors' third party lease advice claim
Majority decision upholds Semple Fraser reclaiming motion

Empty business properties now facing water charges
Ministers consult on removing exemption

Energy dispute resolution preferences revealed by ICEA survey
Scottish centre launches report at global forum

Harper Macleod advances after "memorable" 2014-15
Revenue and profits up in Commonwealth Games year

MMS adds two to real estate team
Director and associate hires for Aberdeen and Edinburgh

"Young person's game"? Society study looks at place of experienced lawyers
Paper is latest in series on equality and diversity

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation

High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law

MSPs call for views on member's alcohol control bill
Measure would place further controls on sale and advertising

Faculty lends support to procurement tribunal plan
Proposed body would deal with alleged rule infringements

MMS achieves top STEP accreditation
Private client team first "Platinum Training Partner" in Scotland

Society's AGM agenda published
Busniess includes PC fee vote and ARTL mandates rule change

Post-Smith draft clauses fall short, Holyrood committee claims
Welfare and benefits among areas where proposals not reflected

Disabled man seeks court order for Crown assisted dying guidance
Hearing today on claim of right to advice on prosecution

Cremation form fees abolished in Scotland
New death certification system removes need for medical referees