Legal news
Circus animals bill given its call for evidence
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny
Mentoring focus to continue as way to tackle reoffending
Further funding for four one-to-one projects
EU court ruling clarifies Brexit trade negotiating powers
Singapore agreement needs only limited member state approval
MSPs want to see "more ambitious" school transport seat belts bill
Report calls for extension to cover excursions, and compulsory wearing
Longest ever trial concludes with two guilty of fraud
320 days of evidence led over couple's property dealings
Appeal judges overturn ruling against offshore wind farms
Ministers and developers win appeal in action brought by RSPB
Election delays arrest and detention reforms – and legal aid tussle
Westminster order needed for cross-border provisions
Annulling gratuitous alienations no breach of human rights, judge rules
Lack of discretion in court did not make provision disproportionate
Chair named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Nicola Gordon takes up lay chairing role
Full bench to consider jury directions on video evidence
Appeal court agrees law needs clarified as use increases
Legal Spark in crowdfunding appeal for "rape clause" challenge
Law centre seeks means to take advice on court case
SLCC launches updated Family Law Consumer Guide
New edition offers tips based on real complaints
Holyrood committee backs Third Party Rights Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles
Further alcohol control provisions in force today
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test
IT company solicitor is In-house Rising Star
2017 award winner named at annual conference
Uber can be regulated as transport provider, advocate general states
Opinion in Spanish case that more than just "information society services"
MSPs re-examine docking of working dogs' tails as exemptions drafted
Committee asks for evidence relating to two breeds of puppies
Animal welfare measures to be delivered by Scottish Government
Package announced with bill to ban circus wild animals
Scottish judges support Polish counterparts over new controls
Statement shares concerns over threats to independence
Family action curator ad litem rules to change
New rules over appointment to defenders
"Stop and search" code in force from today
Expert group proposals come in following approval
Supreme Court can give the in-depth treatment: Lord Reed
Judge speaks ahead of first sitting in Edinburgh
First urban community right to buy given go-ahead
Action group plans to convert former church into community hub
Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill passes stage 1 vote
Opposition parties divided over support for measure