Legal news

Office bearers change at Law Society of Scotland
John Mulholland and Amanda Millar become President and Vice President

Biometrics Bill published to control police use of forensic data
Code of practice will give guidance to Police Scotland and SPA

20mph limit plan rejected by Holyrood committee
Majority refuses to back principles of Mark Ruskell's bill

Angiolini awarded honorary membership at Society AGM
Former Lord Advocate recognised for career achievements

Judges' training organisation publishes strategic plan
Four objectives set out in Judicial Institute three-year plan

First conviction secured under new domestic abuse offence
Glasgow man admits abusive phone calls to ex-wife

Court affirms test for extending statutory appeal time limit
Applicant must have done all they reasonably can to comply

Female genital mutilation protections to be strengthened by new bill
Civil protection orders proposed for those at risk

Judicial interests register still on Justice Committee agenda
MSPs keep petition live despite Yousaf letter

Ministers publish Referendums Bill – but hold off requesting power
"Standing framework" for any poll within Holyrood's competence

Conservatives propose bill for whole life custody for "worst criminals"
Justice spokesman claims courts need additional powers

Majority for smacking ban bill at stage 1
Opponents continue to attack interference with family life

Thorntons hires family law director
Lucy Metcalf joins Edinburgh office from Lindsays

Public Health Scotland planned as new strategic agency
Ministers consult on how it would contribute to vision for health

Many Britons tempted to bring false claims, survey reports
Two in five say would be likely to if wouldn't be found out

Zambian Law Association chief chooses Society as role model
Bursary winner to spend executive internship in Scotland

North east leading Scots property sales growth, Aberdein Considine reports
Firm's Property Monitor claims highest total value since credit crunch

Justice Committee takes up mental health for detained young people
Review begins off care in secure units and Polmont YOI

SCTS seeks co-operation for court user survey
Exit interviews to take place between now and July

Call for views on temporary accommodation standards for the homeless
Ministers aim to improve standards for those given emergency housing

Posts to be filled on 15 Society committees
Professional Conduct Committee among three convener posts open

Society research shows level of solicitor money laundering exposure
Figures highlight global client base and value of property transactions

Inner House rejects challenge to drug-induced abortions at home
Pro-life movement fails in judicial review appeal

Scots house prices resume year-on-year upward trend in March
Registers figures also show volume growth in latest month