Legal news
Office bearers change at Law Society of Scotland
John Mulholland and Amanda Millar become President and Vice President
Biometrics Bill published to control police use of forensic data
Code of practice will give guidance to Police Scotland and SPA
20mph limit plan rejected by Holyrood committee
Majority refuses to back principles of Mark Ruskell's bill
Angiolini awarded honorary membership at Society AGM
Former Lord Advocate recognised for career achievements
Judges' training organisation publishes strategic plan
Four objectives set out in Judicial Institute three-year plan
First conviction secured under new domestic abuse offence
Glasgow man admits abusive phone calls to ex-wife
Court affirms test for extending statutory appeal time limit
Applicant must have done all they reasonably can to comply
Female genital mutilation protections to be strengthened by new bill
Civil protection orders proposed for those at risk
Judicial interests register still on Justice Committee agenda
MSPs keep petition live despite Yousaf letter
Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence
Conservatives propose bill for whole life custody for "worst criminals"
Justice spokesman claims courts need additional powers
Majority for smacking ban bill at stage 1
Opponents continue to attack interference with family life
Thorntons hires family law director
Lucy Metcalf joins Edinburgh office from Lindsays
Public Health Scotland planned as new strategic agency
Ministers consult on how it would contribute to vision for health
Many Britons tempted to bring false claims, survey reports
Two in five say would be likely to if wouldn't be found out
Zambian Law Association chief chooses Society as role model
Bursary winner to spend executive internship in Scotland
North east leading Scots property sales growth, Aberdein Considine reports
Firm's Property Monitor claims highest total value since credit crunch
Justice Committee takes up mental health for detained young people
Review begins off care in secure units and Polmont YOI
SCTS seeks co-operation for court user survey
Exit interviews to take place between now and July
Call for views on temporary accommodation standards for the homeless
Ministers aim to improve standards for those given emergency housing
Posts to be filled on 15 Society committees
Professional Conduct Committee among three convener posts open
Society research shows level of solicitor money laundering exposure
Figures highlight global client base and value of property transactions
Inner House rejects challenge to drug-induced abortions at home
Pro-life movement fails in judicial review appeal
Scots house prices resume year-on-year upward trend in March
Registers figures also show volume growth in latest month