Legal news
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Lord Chief Justice issues judicial diversity figures for England & Wales
"Encouraging" figures for women; less so for ethnic minorities
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Solicitors suspended for accounts rules breaches with client funds
Tribunal finds deliberate course of wrongful action over client account
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Executor's right to sequestrate estate not absolute, sheriff rules
Deceased's child entitled to argue estate not insolvent
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Shape of Scottish welfare system out for views
Ministers consulting on devolved benefits, and how delivered
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Briggs proposes move towards online courts for England & Wales
Internet service proposed for money disputes up to £25,000
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"Named person" provisions breach article 8 rights, Supreme Court rules
Principle upheld but scheme not "proportional" or "in accordance with law"
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Can we do tax differently in Scotland, committee asks?
MSPs seeks views for inquiry on Scottish approach to taxation
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Court fees: Society adds voice to concerns
Courts should be public resource, President affirms
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"IndyCamp" loses court battle against eviction order
Scottish Parliament wins case to preserve access to its land
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Lady Smith to take over Child Abuse Inquiry
Judge accepts position following resignation of Susan O'Brien QC
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EU letting down migrant children, Lords committee claims
Report condemns lack of action to protect from organised crime
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Dean voices Faculty concern over planned 24% court fees rise
"No change should adversely affect access to justice": Jackson
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Quarterly house data show ongoing volume rise but price dip
April-June 2016 sees average 2.3% price fall on 4.9% sales growth
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Huge fee hike on the cards for Scottish courts
Ministers planning early move to full cost recovery
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Attempt to commit statutory rape a competent charge, Appeal Court rules
Defence objection repelled on basis of general rule
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Partner hire and promotion at HBJ Gateley
Two former trainees at firm both make top level
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Ministers consult ahead of commencing new mental health offender law
Regulations and transitional measures out for discussion
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November date for mandatory damages pre-action protocol
Claims up to £25,000 to attempt settlement before action
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Lord Bracadale named a Surveillance Commissioner
Judge joins panel overseeing interception activities
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Stronelairg wind farm given go-ahead by appeal judges
Lord Ordinary not advised of publication of statutory notices
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Next Sheriff Principal of Glasgow & Strathkelvin confirmed
Sheriff Craig Turnbull chosen to succeed Sheriff Principal Scott
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Golf club fails in action over fire caused by faulty buggy
No statutory or common law breach of duty, Inner House rules
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Scots law firms targeted with bogus conveyancing emails: Society
Alert issued over malware in "Linda McNair" messages
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Faculty questions working of insolvency "moratorium" proposals
Response raises practical issues to be addressed