Legal news
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Research highlights effects of unique Scottish jury system
Biggest study of its kind assesses differently constituted mock juries
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Judges continue hearing on PM signature order to after extension deadline
Appeal court will consider case further on 21 October
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Original steering group rates Holyrood a success – with some downsides
Parliament has thrived, but politics more polarised than expected
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Anderson Strathern in new Glasgow merger
Hardy Macphail's three partners and team come on board
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Lawyers penalised for complaints about judges given remedy by ECtHR
Freedom of expression violations found in Portuguese case
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DWF hires director for Scottish insurance practice
Lynne Macfarlane joins from Clyde & Co
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Fixed penalties proposed for some animal health offences
Consultation opens on more effective and proportional enforcement
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“Powerful new laws” needed to save Scots wildlife: Attenborough
Naturalist demands action after report finds species at risk
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Police custody letter of rights comes under review
Ministers consult on whether improvements needed
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Court refuses article 50 signature order against Prime Minister
Judge satisfied with assurances of compliance with EU Withdrawal Act
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Judicial Institute annual report published
Temporary judge induction added to training programme
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65 new solicitors welcomed to profession
Sheriff Principal Lewis guest at admission ceremony
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Holyrood Committee backs Non-Domestic Rates Bill
Minority opposes ending relief for independent schools
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MSPs look into facial recognition and call for views
Justice Committee to scrutinise police use of ID technology
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Call for education as smacking ban passes final Holyrood stage
Society warns of need for parental information campaign
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Google iPhone class action given go-ahead after appeal
Judges rule data of value taken without consent
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Taylor Law principal joins Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Construction specialist Ross Taylor becomes partner
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UK and Belgian legal professional bodies sign post-Brexit agreement
Memorandum of understanding lays basis for continued cooperation
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Inksters launches "plug and play" network to support expansion
Solicitors invited to discuss joining "hub and spoke" model
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Animal protection regime to be strengthened in new bill
Higher penalties and increased enforcement powers proposed
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IBA report supports positive legal aid cost benefit
Improving legal services "as important for growth as hospitals and schools"
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CMS names Scottish scholarship winners
Second award made due to quality of applications
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Scots criminal defence firm opens in London
MTM dealing with growing caseload south of the border
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Mixed sex Civil Partnership Bill comes before Holyrood
Reform will give same legal union options to all couples