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Leaders named for new body to combat reoffending

Karyn McCluskey and Jean Couper to head Community Justice Scotland

Rights violation found in relation to London bombing suspect

Human Rights Court upholds one, dismisses three complaints

Summary case not oppressive after solemn adjournment refused, court rules

Plea in bar of trial fails on serious housebreaking charge

Parliamentary drug reform group calls for medical use cannabis

"Matter of compassion and human rights" to make special case: report

MSPs launch scrutiny of prosecution service effectiveness

Justice Committee begins major inquiry into efficiency and resources

Appeal for researchers to help Scottish Sentencing Council

Practice across Scotland will be key strand of work

High Court practice note emphasises continuity of representation

Court clamps down on practice of different counsel appearing

Tougher scrap metal dealer controls in force from today

Records to be kept, and cash payments now illegal

MSP seeks action on school bus seatbelts law

Proposal would bypass usual consultation due to Government exercise

Cars seized as fine enforcement efforts continue

SCTS issues warning that defaulters will be tracked down

MSP opens move to repeal football sectarianism Act

Consultation on proposed member's bill runs until October

Lady Smith to take over Child Abuse Inquiry

Judge accepts position following resignation of Susan O'Brien QC