Legal news
Urgent action needed on prosecution service resources, Faculty claims
Evidence submission also criticises "blurring" of public interest
Scottish ministers to promote law for gay sex conviction pardons
Automatic formal pardon to come for activities now legal
Solicitors up with IT despite security worries, Society finds
Technology audit report launched at cyber conference
Oil slump puts the brakes on Ledingham Chalmers' figures
Turnover down 2%, and profits 12%, in 2015-16
Brexit makes business more difficult, top law firms believe
The Lawyer survey reports top 200 predict tougher times in 2016-17
Domestic abuse figures show 3% dip in latest year
Only 51% of reported incidents recorded as crime
Advocates sign up for nursing and midwifery disciplinary training
Scheme underway to help those needing representation at hearings
MSPs taking evidence on crofting reform priorities
Views invited from crofters and expert advisers
Artificial intelligence used to predict Human Rights Court decisions
University researchers achieve 79% accuracy through computer analysis
"Gay cake" discrimination ruling upheld by N Ireland appeal court
Bakers' religious beliefs did not justify refusal to accept order
Businesses ignorant of unfair terms rules, CMA survey reports
Research supports new campaign on treating customers fairly
Big firms achieving slower growth in tough market, PwC reports
Top 100 survey finds falling profit margins
Murray Beith Murray expands tax services with new head
Laura Brown joins from Turcan Connell
Scottish courts back minimum alcohol price
The Court of Session in Edinburgh rules against a challenge by Scotch Whisky Association
Turkey condemned for any move to reinstate death penalty
Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates co-sign statement by CCBE
Consultation launched on draft Independence Referendum Bill
Draft bill to give Scotland the ability to reconsider the question of independence published for consultation
Law Society responds to inquiry on role and purpose of COPFS
Society says criminal justice system needs to be accessible and inclusive for all
Thousands of convicted gay men to be pardoned
New ‘Turing Law’ legislation will see criminal records wiped clean
Career development and volunteering opportunities
Law Society offering options for learning and mentoring
OPG announces changes to practice
Office of the Public Guardian rolling out changes from 24 October
Crown rebuked for ignoring ruling in seeking warrant to search solicitors
Judge grants interim suspension where legal professional privilege in issue
Tribunal finds human rights privacy breach by UK security agencies
Bulk data collection held illegal over many years
MSPs seek input on economic impact of Brexit
Committee considering export, investment and labour rights implications
"Tumbling lassie" rises again for Faculty fundraising ball
January event to aid modern slavery victims marks case anniversary