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