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Appeal fails over criminal injuries "family" claim though ECHR point upheld
Inner House agrees that good reasons given for discrimination
"Sceptical" juries making defence job harder, Dean of Faculty claims
TV dramas making people "much more sophisticated": Jackson
Sentencing Council posts new videos as learning tools
Specimen case one of four new productions
Matheson launches new overarching justice strategy
Seven priorities to be supported by annual delivery plans
Court upholds viewing of all USB stick images on warrant search
Sheriff's directions on possession of images also held adequate
US murder charge Scot loses second human rights extradition challenge
Strasbourg court stands by previous ruling despite subsequent case law
SLAB announces local meetings on draft criminal code and fees
Series of eight begins on 18 July
Sharing intimate images offence comes into force
Five year maximum penalty for disclosing without consent
Offensive Behaviour Repeal Bill goes out to views
Justice Committee calls for evidence on member's bill
Courts gain new powers over trafficking and exploitation offenders
"TEPOs" can impose restrictions on those convicted
Ministers consult on pre-recording child witness evidence
Aim to prevent children having to appear in criminal trials
Supreme Court allows Lord Advocate's appeal in Taiwan extradition case
Judges reject human rights challenges by man who fled to UK
