Legal news

Group sets out to define sectarianism
Government move seeks to build on support for community-based projects

Solicitor among new Scottish Police Authority board members
Jane Ryder one of seven new appointments

Financial benchmarking survey deadline extended
Society allows extra three weeks for completion

Register of judges' interests backed by Holyrood committee
Public Petitions Committee supports longrunning campaign

Guidance published ahead of commencement of Carers Act
Ministers encourage authorities to adopt "spirit of the Act" approach

Scott recommends biometric data code of practice
Ministers accept recommendations for improved oversight

Four schools win through to Dewar Debate final
Tournament comes to climax in Holyrood in June

Scottish EU Withdrawal Continuity Bill passed by MSPs
Challenge to ministers to test legality of emergency measure

Six SLAB appointments announced from 1 April
Four new members and two reappointments confirmed

Lothian & Borders practice note deals with incapacity counter-craves
Directions updated insight of Aberdeenshire case

Forestry Bill passed after Government defeats
MSPs prevent management coming under ministerial control

Deputy to step up as Chief Inspector of Constabulary
Gillian Emery to succeed Derek Penman

SLCC sets out blueprint for regulation review
Radical reform needed to deliver better outcomes, submission states

Glasgow IP/IT specialist among Pinsent Masons partner promotions
David Woods one of 23 new partners from 1 May

Bill proposes changes to PI discount rate calculation
Different investments, and three-yearly reviews, under new scheme

Scots juror convicted of taking bribe
Glasgow woman told to expect prison sentence

Appeal judges give leave for article 50 review proceedings
Campaigners seek to challenge UK Government stance on revocability

SLCC must seek efficiency reforms to curb levy rise: Society
Response to budget proposals calls for major system changes

LBTT group relief proposal goes to brief consultation
25 day window open for submissions

Ashurst to host SEMLA education event
Evening will explore changing delivery of legal services

Courtroom development planned for Kirkcaldy
New sheriff and jury facility in current police station

Fire alarm rules to be strengthened for private homes
Rented housing standard will extend to owner occupiers

Pinsent Masons sells off Cerico operation
Dow Jones acquires online compliance solutions business

Renfrewshire Law Centre to close over funding issues
End of month finish for Paisley centre after 20 years