Legal news
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High risk domestic violence counter-measures go to consultation
Ministers seek views on best multi-agency approach
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Renucci becomes Scottish Criminal Bar Association President
Recently appointed QC takes over from Claire Mitchell
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Faculty announces Christmas carol concert date
Homeless to benefit from proceeds of 18 December event
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British Legal Awards win for MacRoberts
Real Estate team named Property Team of the Year
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Nairobi woman is Faculty's first International Human Rights winner
Salome Nduta the "standout candidate" for standing up for others
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Ministers announce 3% fee increase as part of legal aid response
Rise from April 2019 will be followed by review panel
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Partner promotion at Road Traffic Accident Law
Associate Jodi Gordon recognised for skills
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Society's 2017-18 staff charity campaign raises £8,669
Funds donated to Ovarian Cancer Action in memory of late colleague
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Assisted dying campaigner refused permission for Supreme Court appeal
Majority decision against motor neurone sufferer Noel Conway
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Further rise in domestic abuse cases, official figures show
Recorded incidents up by 1% in 2017-18
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Lothian chosen as FOIL Scottish rep
DWF partner succeeds Elena Fry
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Court publishes new rules on protective expenses orders
Revisions follow review of prescribed tests, and procedure
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Divert more young people from criminal justice, inspectors report
Thematic study finds diversion successful in most cases
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Holyrood committee seeks stronger action on human rights
Report proposes boost to Parliament's and members' roles
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Resource and accountability issues raised over Health Staffing Bill
Committee voices concerns in offering stage 1 support
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Mental health provision for young people in custody to be reviewed
Yousaf announces expert scrutiny following deaths at Polmont
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QC appointed to lead NHS bullying inquiry
John Sturrock to investigate allegations over NHS Highland
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Yousaf announces Victims Taskforce to begin work
Twelve strong group to meet for first time next month
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First sentencing guideline in force from today
"Fairness and proportionality" the core principle
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Aberdeen Considine reports third quarter property market strength
Rising demand even in north east, while prices rise elsewhere
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Morton Fraser adds to Medical Negligence team
Derek Couper joins from Shoosmiths
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Admission ceremony welcomes 61 new solicitors
President speaks of "potential to move mountains"
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Solicitor struck off for overcharging and accounts rules breaches
Norman Banski's Laurencekirk firm closed following inspection
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Lawyer sees growing interest in settling disputes in Scotland
Jim Cormack welcomes more businesses choosing Scotland over England