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MSPs to probe sustainability of Scotland's finances

30th June 2023 | government-administration
Call for views as committee launches inquiry into spending pressures

Charities Bill unanimously passed at Holyrood

29th June 2023 | Charities
MSPs approve measure to strengthen regulation and transparency

SLCC welcomes Society commitment to cut complaint times

29th June 2023 | professional regulation , law society of scotland
Actions set out following report on timescales over conduct complaints

Commission tackles challenging issues in securities law

29th June 2023 | commercial property , property (non-commercial) , banking-financial services | Commercial property
Final discussion paper covers non-monetary obligations and sub-securities

English law works for digital assets, Commission reports

28th June 2023 | information technology | IT and intellectual property
Law reform proposals would strengthen regime for new types of property

Ministers propose to restrict scope of UNCRC Bill

28th June 2023 | family-child law , human rights | Children , Human rights
Amendments due to Supreme Court ruling will confine duties to Holyrood Acts

Inner House launches regular live stream appeal service

27th June 2023 | civil litigation , information technology | Civil court work , IT and intellectual property
Court of Session Live project will allow remote viewing of appeal hearings

Hamilton chosen as Scottish Information Commissioner

27th June 2023 | careers
Ex-Scottish Police Federation chair to be nominated for information role

Faculty marks centenary of Margaret Kidd's admission

27th June 2023
Event sees unveiling of new image of first woman advocate

Two senators promoted to Inner House

26th June 2023 | careers
Lord Armstrong and Lord Beckett join Second Division

Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes out to public's views

26th June 2023 | tax , government-administration | Local government
Call for views issued on bill to allow local charge on paid accommodation

Court wi-fi access upgrades coming, SCTS confirms

26th June 2023 | civil litigation , criminal law | Criminal court work , Civil court work
Improvements programme will deliver further results from summer 2023

Bail and Release Bail passed despite opposition

23rd June 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
MSPs vote 66-44 at stage 3 for reformed bail test and release provisions

Tributes paid to Winnie Ewing

23rd June 2023
SNP politician was also a former solicitor

Firework control zone provisions in force from today

22nd June 2023 | government-administration , criminal law | Local government , Criminal legal aid
Further legal measures add to clampdown on reckless use

Finalists named for 2023 Scottish Legal Awards

22nd June 2023
45 contenders for trophies at 29 September ceremony

Shepherd and Wedderburn adds to Haymarket relocations

22nd June 2023 | practice management
Three major law firms now based in flagship development

Dentons joins move to Edinburgh's Haymarket Square

21st June 2023 | practice management
New Edinburgh base offers sustainability and close transport links

MSP proposes law to enforce child restraint guidelines

21st June 2023 | family-child law , education-training | Children , Education
Consultation opens on "Calum's law" for monitoring and teacher training

Average house price continues modest annual gain

21st June 2023 | property (non-commercial)
Official figures show 2% rise in year to April

Court case figures for May reflect shift towards solemn

21st June 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
Solemn business above pre-Covid levels; summary figures stay below

MSP seeks support for Commissioner for Older People

20th June 2023 | welfare/benefits , human rights
Views sought on proposed member's bill for older people's champion

Solicitor named for Judicial Appointments Board

20th June 2023 | careers
Denise Loney appointed to fill in for absent member

Justice Reform Bill call for views opens at Holyrood

19th June 2023 | criminal law | Criminal court work
MSPs will conduct evidence sessions in three phases once submissions in
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