Legal news
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Parliament House backlogs ended, Lord President announces
Annual address points to court reforms as strengthening Scots law
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SYLA launches season this week
Events programme to be revealed at Friday social
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Turnover boost for Ledingham Chalmers
Results show 18% growth in 2013-14
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Ministers make second attempt at prison visiting reform
Short consultation opens on new draft order
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Four advocates named as Queen's Counsel
Borland, McIlvride, Scullion and Simpson appointed
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Society calls for country to "come together" post-vote
"Clear roadmap" needed for further devolution: Morris
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Lord Smith to take forward devolution promises: Cameron
Prime Minister promises action following "No" referendum win