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Group sets out to define sectarianism
Government move seeks to build on support for community-based projects
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Solicitor among new Scottish Police Authority board members
Jane Ryder one of seven new appointments
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Financial benchmarking survey deadline extended
Society allows extra three weeks for completion
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Register of judges' interests backed by Holyrood committee
Public Petitions Committee supports longrunning campaign
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Guidance published ahead of commencement of Carers Act
Ministers encourage authorities to adopt "spirit of the Act" approach
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Scott recommends biometric data code of practice
Ministers accept recommendations for improved oversight
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Four schools win through to Dewar Debate final
Tournament comes to climax in Holyrood in June
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Scottish EU Withdrawal Continuity Bill passed by MSPs
Challenge to ministers to test legality of emergency measure
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Six SLAB appointments announced from 1 April
Four new members and two reappointments confirmed
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Lothian & Borders practice note deals with incapacity counter-craves
Directions updated insight of Aberdeenshire case
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Forestry Bill passed after Government defeats
MSPs prevent management coming under ministerial control
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Deputy to step up as Chief Inspector of Constabulary
Gillian Emery to succeed Derek Penman
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SLCC sets out blueprint for regulation review
Radical reform needed to deliver better outcomes, submission states
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Glasgow IP/IT specialist among Pinsent Masons partner promotions
David Woods one of 23 new partners from 1 May
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Bill proposes changes to PI discount rate calculation
Different investments, and three-yearly reviews, under new scheme
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Scots juror convicted of taking bribe
Glasgow woman told to expect prison sentence
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Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability
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SLCC must seek efficiency reforms to curb levy rise: Society
Response to budget proposals calls for major system changes
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LBTT group relief proposal goes to brief consultation
25 day window open for submissions
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Ashurst to host SEMLA education event
Evening will explore changing delivery of legal services
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Courtroom development planned for Kirkcaldy
New sheriff and jury facility in current police station
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Fire alarm rules to be strengthened for private homes
Rented housing standard will extend to owner occupiers
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Pinsent Masons sells off Cerico operation
Dow Jones acquires online compliance solutions business
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Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years