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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