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Carloway calls for constructive approach to courts future
Address for new legal year seeks to dispel myths over SCTS plans
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Mental health a big problem for lawyers: LawCare survey
Study finds widespread anxiety, low mood and depression along with burnout
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Ministers consult on "Anne's law" for care home visits
Views invited on rights relating to designated visitors
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Grants available for COVID-hit tenants in arrears
Funding for councils to support those who might become homeless
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Aberdeen Bar Association elects new leaders
Ian Woodward-Nutt becomes President as Stuart Murray steps down
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SLAB consults on assessment of accounts
Travel and subsistence changes proposed; views sought for accounts guidance
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GBA members to boycott holiday custody courts
Action announced in protest at unequal treatment and "chronic underfunding"
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Assisted Dying Bill proposal goes out to consultation
Member's bill would allow terminally ill to end their lives by medication
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Naomi Pryde is lawyer of the year
Winner 'delighted' with award success
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Legal challenge to nightclub vaccine passports
Industry body opposes Sturgeon plan
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Warnings to be issued over Class A drugs
Lord Advocate announces new police guidelines
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Criminal business at pre-COVID levels during August
SCTS figures show most categories at or above pre-COVID numbers
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Sentencing process guideline in force from today
Eight step process intended to bring openness and transparency
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Three members' Bill proposals lodged at Holyrood
Bills would cover right to food, disabled young people and worker injuries
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Pinsent Masons makes senior climate change appointments
Euan McVicar rejoins firm as Michael Watson named to lead team
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Macfadyen Lecture to discuss judicial independence
Texas Chief Justice Nathan L Hecht to speak on how to protect independence
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Lorna Jack to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Retiring Society chief executive to be honoured at Scottish Legal Awards
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Council tax and rating cases moving to tribunal chamber
Draft regulations cover council tax reduction and valuation appeals
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Lords call for better scrutiny of trade agreements
Report says Government must commit to meaningful early engagement
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CMS to host renewables energy webinar
Free event focuses on Scotland’s green future
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MSPs invite views on Scottish criminal justice budget
Legal aid among the topics to be scrutinised in review of spending plans
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FAIs on custody deaths not calling for changes: report
Glasgow University study finds no recommendations in nine out of 10 cases
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House prices surge again in July
Scottish average up 14.6% year on year, though 2020 volume low
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Sentencing young people guideline put to High Court
Rehabilitation a primary factor in Sentencing Council's final version