Legal news
Ruth Davidson to join the House of Lords
New role for former Scottish Tory leader
Nine new devils to receive scholarships
Faculty of Advocates offers financial support
High Court approves new sentencing process guideline
Document aims to increase public knowledge and understanding
Community sentence aim not being met: Audit Scotland
Report finds lack of progress in switching from custodial disposals
Interim reforms to legal complaints system likely
Ministers to revise regulations despite opposition to package proposals
Lawscot Foundation celebrates first six graduations
First law students supported by social mobility charity achieve degrees
House prices resume upward trend in May
All areas in Scotland show average year-on-year rise
Questions over court plans for beyond level 0
SCTS plans relaxations from 9 August; Society seeks focus on complex cases
Revised Property Factors Code of Conduct published
New version replaces original code from 16 August 2021
SLAB not bound to pay statutory interest: Appeal Court
Appeal allowed against decision that commercial late payment rules apply
WJM makes Inverness private client partner hire
Magnus Mackay joins from Stronachs
Two child rule a matter for Parliament: Supreme Court
Cap on child benefit justifiable though within ambit of ECHR
Ministers commit to state-of-the-art forensic lab
New facility will provide post mortem toxicology services
Adult protection code of practice comes under review
2014 code to be updated in line with current policy
Faculty appoints Hugh Olson as training director
Advocate succeeds Neil Mackenzie QC in role
Research reveals public's views of sex crime sentencing
Study finds lack of awareness of offences, and actual sentences imposed
Views sought on banning LGBT+ conversion therapy
Holyrood committee opens consultation on public petition
Costliest legal cases revealed by Scottish Government
Freedom of information reply shows 25 cases of £50,000+ in last five years
Most criminal trials to be suspended during COP26
Policing for autumn climate conference means only High Court can continue
Pinsent Masons continues growth in latest results
Ninth year of growth sees revenue top £500m
Seven new members named for SLCC board
Three lawyer and four lay members join in April 2021 or January 2022
Carer's Allowance Supplement Bill goes out to views
Holyrood committee consults on plans for higher payments
Miller Samuel Hill Brown unveils double promotion
Lawyers become senior associates
Sheriff Lindsay Foulis retires from Perth bench
Longserving Journal contributor steps down after more than 20 years