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Conservatives propose bill for whole life custody for "worst criminals"
Justice spokesman claims courts need additional powers
Majority for smacking ban bill at stage 1
Opponents continue to attack interference with family life
Justice Committee takes up mental health for detained young people
Review begins off care in secure units and Polmont YOI
SCTS seeks co-operation for court user survey
Exit interviews to take place between now and July
MSPs to vote on raising sentence threshold to 12 months
Affirmative order would extend presumption against short jail terms
Smacking ban bill given majority support by Holyrood committee
Stage 1 report backs member's bill by 5-2 majority
Sentencing Council to develop multiple guidelines for sexual offences
Series to allow in-depth consideration of separate topics
Domestic abuse protocol revised by police and COPFS
Fifth edition follows 2018 Act and improved practices
Vulnerable Witnesses Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Unanimous support for aid to pre-recording child evidence
Montgomery to chair Community Justice Scotland
Former SLAB chief executive adds to legal portfolio
Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill passes final stage
Final attempt to raise age beyond 12 defeated
Woman cleared of assaulting police who unlawfully detained her
Test of "reasonably necessary to provide effective resistance" applied
