Journal online news
- in the category: criminal law
Lawyers raise further questions over scope of new domestic abuse offence
Stage 1 submissions warn of risk of over-criminalisation
Belief in joint ownership no defence to vandalism charge, sheriff rules
Sheriff finds woman guilty of damaging car in wake of domestic split
Evidence recovered from phone justified second detention: appeal court
Grounds did not arise out of same circumstances in terms of statute
Further full bench hearing ordered on challenge to warrant evidence
High Court to address confusion over sheriff's powers
Mentoring focus to continue as way to tackle reoffending
Further funding for four one-to-one projects
MSPs want to see "more ambitious" school transport seat belts bill
Report calls for extension to cover excursions, and compulsory wearing
Longest ever trial concludes with two guilty of fraud
320 days of evidence led over couple's property dealings
Election delays arrest and detention reforms – and legal aid tussle
Westminster order needed for cross-border provisions
Full bench to consider jury directions on video evidence
Appeal court agrees law needs clarified as use increases
"Stop and search" code in force from today
Expert group proposals come in following approval
Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill passes stage 1 vote
Opposition parties divided over support for measure
Domestic abuse law becoming "fragmented", Society fears
Bill submission questions why only partner relationships covered