Legal news
Essay wins drug offence teenager absolute discharge
"Don't let me down", sheriff tells accused given second chance
Future of solicitors' Guarantee Fund goes out to views
Society consults on funding and who should be able to claim
Supreme Court rejects rights challenge to English "no win no fee" regime
Majority accept pre-2013 rules as proportionate and for legitimate aim
Killer Beggs wins human rights case for mail interference
Judge rules Prison Service took too long to ensure proper handling
Civil action numbers steady, latest figures show
2013-14 totals similar to previous year
Ministers consult on tribunal eligibility criteria
Draft regulations published on First-tier and Upper Tribunal members
Complaints Commission invites responses to "stakeholder survey"
Short questionnaire seeks views on focus and performance
Lord President selection process begins
Panel appointed to make recommendation as timetable set
Solicitors given "fair access" recruitment guidelines
Society publishes best practice for trainee and solicitor selection
Private car parking practices can be challenged, CAS claims
Legal opinion published as level of enquiries soars
LBTT effect shows in latest ESPC sales data
Prices take a dip as fewer large houses come to market
High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law
Children's charity receives boost from Faculty of Advocates
Faculty provides a taste of life as an advocate
Supreme Court appointments review published
Court President welcomes recommendations as "clear, comprehensive, principled and practical"
Scottish Sentencing Council recruits legal members
Applicants have until 20 August
Bto's Michael Collins admitted as solicitor advocate
Takes firm's advocacy service team to 14
Scottish charities face fundraising scrutiny
SCVO to conduct review after complaints south of the border
Faculty of Advocates admits four
Dean James Wolffe takes opportunity to highlight 20th anniversary of massacre at Srebrenica
Police call handling faces urgent review following M9 death
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson announces HMICS review after victim dies in hospital
New guidance issued on deprivation of liberty
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland advice takes account of latest developments
Glasgow property continues positive trend
Latest GSPC data shows dramatic reduction in sale times
SPA chair will not seek reappointment
Vic Emery OBE to follow departure of Chief Constable Sir Stephen House
Weightmans appoints insurance specialist
Calum Fife bolsters firm's growing Scottish team
"Legal spark" offers community owned legal services
Young entrepreneur creates social enterprise for access to high quality advice