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Victim protection the focus of new justice proposals
Consultation opens on reforms including anonymity and specialist courts
Failure to note reasons did not vitiate short jail term
Sheriff’s approach justified for dangerous and drink driving in HGV
MSPs voice concerns over proposed firework controls
Stage 1 report says changes needed to make legislation effective
Solicitors refuse complex abuse cases in legal aid row
SSBA members to refuse summary cases alleging course of domestic abuse
Ministers accept Kennedy misogyny proposals
Draft legislation to be published following report recommendations
Criminal court business pulls ahead during March
Most courts running above pre-COVID case numbers
Courts revise COVID measures in line with law changes
Public access to court buildings allowed from next week
MSP’s campaign on dog stealing law gathers support
More than 1000 people sign online petition
Post-COVID justice reforms need more data, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for greater consensus before fundamental changes made
Ministers consult for Children's Care and Justice Bill
Paper covers potential reforms ahead of finalising content of bill
MSPs call for views on new Hunting with Dogs Bill
Short survey and full consultation open on further hunting controls
Peers warn of risks from unregulated justice system AI
Report calls for strict regulation to ensure benefits from informed use
