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Attempt to commit statutory rape a competent charge, Appeal Court rules
Defence objection repelled on basis of general rule
Ministers consult ahead of commencing new mental health offender law
Regulations and transitional measures out for discussion
Crown Office criticised over summary child abuse case
Sheriff says accused deserves four years for same period of ill treatment
Stop and search: Society questions benefit of new powers
Response puts view that current police powers sufficient
Court performance has improved despite closures, report concludes
Evaluation study says gains achieved despite increase in business
Smarter tagging practices for offenders needed, report finds
Stirling research urges more "innovative and tailored" approach
Bribery self-reporting scheme extended a further year
Crown Office initiative now to run until June 2017
Killers win human rights ruling over Scottish court delays, but no damages
Nine years in Scots courts for prosecution and appeals held excessive
Illicit drug use falling, official figures show
But drugs still easily obtainable for those who want them
Gap of 10 years too long for Moorov corroboration: appeal court
Trial judge should have upheld no case to answer submission
Raise age of criminal responsibility to 12, Society urges
Response to advisory group also wants to qualify police powers
Football and some hate offences up, though race hate drops
Latest figures show overall slight rise
