Legal news
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Ruth Davidson to join the House of Lords
New role for former Scottish Tory leader
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Nine new devils to receive scholarships
Faculty of Advocates offers financial support
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High Court approves new sentencing process guideline
Document aims to increase public knowledge and understanding
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Community sentence aim not being met: Audit Scotland
Report finds lack of progress in switching from custodial disposals
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Interim reforms to legal complaints system likely
Ministers to revise regulations despite opposition to package proposals
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Lawscot Foundation celebrates first six graduations
First law students supported by social mobility charity achieve degrees
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House prices resume upward trend in May
All areas in Scotland show average year-on-year rise
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Questions over court plans for beyond level 0
SCTS plans relaxations from 9 August; Society seeks focus on complex cases
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Revised Property Factors Code of Conduct published
New version replaces original code from 16 August 2021
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SLAB not bound to pay statutory interest: Appeal Court
Appeal allowed against decision that commercial late payment rules apply
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WJM makes Inverness private client partner hire
Magnus Mackay joins from Stronachs
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Two child rule a matter for Parliament: Supreme Court
Cap on child benefit justifiable though within ambit of ECHR
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Ministers commit to state-of-the-art forensic lab
New facility will provide post mortem toxicology services
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Adult protection code of practice comes under review
2014 code to be updated in line with current policy
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Faculty appoints Hugh Olson as training director
Advocate succeeds Neil Mackenzie QC in role
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Research reveals public's views of sex crime sentencing
Study finds lack of awareness of offences, and actual sentences imposed
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Views sought on banning LGBT+ conversion therapy
Holyrood committee opens consultation on public petition
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Costliest legal cases revealed by Scottish Government
Freedom of information reply shows 25 cases of £50,000+ in last five years
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Most criminal trials to be suspended during COP26
Policing for autumn climate conference means only High Court can continue
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Pinsent Masons continues growth in latest results
Ninth year of growth sees revenue top £500m
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Seven new members named for SLCC board
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022
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Carer's Allowance Supplement Bill goes out to views
Holyrood committee consults on plans for higher payments
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Miller Samuel Hill Brown unveils double promotion
Lawyers become senior associates
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Sheriff Lindsay Foulis retires from Perth bench
Longserving Journal contributor steps down after more than 20 years