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Scottish courts back minimum alcohol price
The Court of Session in Edinburgh rules against a challenge by Scotch Whisky Association
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Turkey condemned for any move to reinstate death penalty
Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates co-sign statement by CCBE
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Consultation launched on draft Independence Referendum Bill
Draft bill to give Scotland the ability to reconsider the question of independence published for consultation
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Law Society responds to inquiry on role and purpose of COPFS
Society says criminal justice system needs to be accessible and inclusive for all
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Thousands of convicted gay men to be pardoned
New ‘Turing Law’ legislation will see criminal records wiped clean
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Career development and volunteering opportunities
Law Society offering options for learning and mentoring
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OPG announces changes to practice
Office of the Public Guardian rolling out changes from 24 October
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Crown rebuked for ignoring ruling in seeking warrant to search solicitors
Judge grants interim suspension where legal professional privilege in issue
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Tribunal finds human rights privacy breach by UK security agencies
Bulk data collection held illegal over many years
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MSPs seek input on economic impact of Brexit
Committee considering export, investment and labour rights implications
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"Tumbling lassie" rises again for Faculty fundraising ball
January event to aid modern slavery victims marks case anniversary
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Construction partner joins Levy & McRae
Richard Barrie moves from MacRoberts
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Edinburgh pupils' thumbs up for latest MiniTrials day
Faculty scheme a hit with students and teachers
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Morton Fraser promotes two to partner
Suzanne Hardie and Nicola Ross bring top set strength to 43
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Scottish Women's Rights Centre to expand with extra funding
New centres and additional advisers to be provided
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Sheriff rejects double handcuffing damages claim
No human rights breach in security measures for hospital visits
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Inverness HQ for Scottish Land Commission
New body to bring about 20 jobs to city
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Children should never have to be in criminal courtroom: Matheson
Justice Secretary wants to eliminate need to attend during trials
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John Hamilton QC appointed to Scottish Legal Aid Board
Criminal lawyer becomes Faculty member
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Glasgow Bar Association joins protests against court fee rises
"Litigants not 'service users', because they have no choice"
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Full cost recovery for courts "unjust and unjustifiable": Society
Response to consultation predicts damage to access to justice
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Firms strike out for charity with "Battle of Bands" and "Bag it" efforts
Children in Need and British Heart Foundation benefit from unusual events
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Faculty of Advocates against plan to make litigants pay full court costs
Faculty rejects proposal to change justice system funding
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Ministers set out proposed anti-human trafficking strategy
Eight week consultation opens on draft proposals