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Dean calls for debate on recognising economic and social rights
Human Rights Day lecture suggests possible role for courts
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UK wins two Human Rights Court decisions
Hearsay evidence and anti-terrorism rulings in Government's favour
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Independence referendum well run, Electoral Commission reports
Legislating well in advance "underpinned effective delivery"
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Criminal convictions up 4% in latest year, new figures show
Driving offences behind first rise in seven years
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Business rates appeal system up for review
Ministers invite views on how to speed up process
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Campaigners mount last ditch plea for Haddington Sheriff Court
Plea to new Justice Secretary to reverse closure decision
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Holyrood elections to include 16 and 17 year olds
Cameron agrees to devolve power in meeting with Sturgeon
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AiB reports sharp rise in diligence use
Diligence up 11%, summary warrants up 20% in 2013-14
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Young lawyers' essay competition opens again
Court reform challenges theme for 2015 SYLA/WS Society contest
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Mediation bringing quicker complaint resolution: SLCC annual report
Compensation figures average £1,000 a day in 2013-14
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Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate
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Eilidh Wiseman elected next Law Society vice president
Former head of employment team at Dundas and Wilson takes up role in May
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Success for Journal at Scottish Magazine Awards
Society's title takes prize for Business and Professional Magazine Design
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Ministers publish Human Trafficking Bill
Law enforcement and victim support central to new provisions
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Party litigants rules to be reviewed following Justice Council study
Paper surveys research and literature form different jurisdictions
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Inner House upholds disputed power of attorney wording
Special case affirms validity of continuing power in OPG style
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Audit Scotland questions readiness for new land transaction tax
Recruitment and IT procurement delays have increased risk: report
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Property law think tank launches new website
Unifi aims to promote debate on future direction
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Legal background an advantage to Lord Chancellor, peers conclude
Constitution committee calls for stronger duty to uphold rule of law
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Privatising services risks losing FoI rights, Agnew warns
Special report to be published on effect of delivery by private sector
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Society releases video on Street Law schools project
Glasgow and West Lothian pilot outreach initiative
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Mixed success for prisoners claiming non-rehabilitation damages
Supreme Court declines to follow Human Rights Court approach
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Commissions seek streamlined electoral law
Discussion paper proposes consistent rules across all types of election
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Minister to give further thought to register of judges' interests
Wheelhouse will seek Lord President's assurances over voluntary system