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