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Full bench restates law on video evidence
As "real evidence", jury can use it to establish fact
Sheriff Appeal Court to sit for first time in Glasgow
Two days of criminal appeals later this month
Memories of drunk victims may not be less reliable: researchers
Findings indicate less complete recollection, but no less accurate
Public invited for views on first sentencing guideline
Scottish Sentencing Council consults on proposed statement of principles
Crown counsel slated over conduct of abduction and rape trial
Judge's directions saved trial from being unfairly prejudicial: Appeal Court
Prisons inspector calls for end to sentences less than a year
Short terms lead to more reoffending, chief claims in interview
Appeal Court upholds sheriff's entrapment ruling on underage sex charge
Undercover officers, not the accused, raised the possibility
AML supervisory body plans go to consultation
Society urges solicitors to respond to Government paper
Solicitor admits false claim to client to settle DWP case for cash
Guilty plea to obtaining £8,000 from client seeking to avoid proceedings
Parole system review goes out to consultation
Ministers seek views on ways to improve working of Parole Board
Wearing photo ID will speed Glasgow Sheriff Court access, lawyers advised
Regular users must now wear visible ID at all times
Prisoners to lose right to smoke next year
Secondary smoking reason given, but reform groups concerned at risks
