Legal news
Police stop and search code published today
Final version revised following feedback on advisory group proposals
Holyrood rejects moves to replace ECHR with British Bill of Rights
MSPs call on UK Government not to withdraw from international scene
"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged
IndyCamp protesters lose bid to appeal to Supreme Court
Inner House judges rule no grounds for appeal to London
Planning system in line for overhaul under new Government paper
Consultation published on 20 proposals following independent review
Human rights court upholds compulsory mixed swimming for Muslim girls
Swiss case upholds social integration in education over religious freedom
Sheriff refuses sanction for counsel instructed to match other side
No "unfair advantage" straightforward case of low value
Court wins show we test complaints properly, SLCC argues
Three December decisions turn down complainer appeals
Knowledge that “something wrong” not needed for time bar
Costs incurred after negligent advice started prescriptive period
Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers
Crown Office sick days jump over last two years
Average time lost well above civil service norm, FOI release shows
More drivers fail festive period breath tests
Higher number stopped, and higher percentage over the limit
Company manager jailed for fatal health and safety breaches
Two year sentence for falsehoods and hiring out unsafe cherry picker
Law firm under attack for revealing unmarked police car details
Practice defends Facebook posts against "idiotic" charge
Support invited for essays in honour of George Gretton
Work to celebrate Professor's career to be published later this year
Council entitled to withdraw repairs grant on owner failing to pay share
Prepayment condition not ultra vires, Outer House decision rules
Gender equality on public boards law published for views
Draft Holyrood bill open to consultation until March
QC honoured by RIAS for historic buildings work
John Campbell becomes Honorary Fellow
ICO puts itself in the dock over data breaches
Watchdog upholds 14 complaints in four years, FOI request reveals
Scot takes over as President of European Bars organisation
Ruthven Gemmell to head CCBE for 2017
Rape "myths" campaign precedes new jury directions law
Government funds drive to raise awareness of victim reactions
LSEW chief executive resigns over governance reform failures
"I cannot in good faith continue": Dixon's letter to Council
Two Scots judges among New Year Honours awards
Lord Mulholland and Lord Kinclaven recognised for services to law
Customer's new action in 18 year quest ruled out by court
Attempt to revisit subject of previous decision disallowed