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MSPs fail to back Verdicts Bill despite opposing "not proven"
Justice Committee against increasing majority needed for conviction
Pavement parking bill would be "positive step" – but must await powers
MSPs give stage 1 scrutiny though devolved competence needed
Lawyer acquitted of causing death despite careless driving verdict
Victim's family describe jury decision as "irrational"
Solicitors asked for views on impact of court closures
Society seeks true picture in access to justice survey
Carloway foresees digital courtrooms in Scotland
Address to Society's Council predicts future developments
Automatic early release ends for long term prisoners
Parole Board must now authorise release more than six months early
Regulations laid to end police detainee legal aid contributions
Society welcomes removal of "impractical" requirement
Driver blackout private prosecution bids turned down by Lord Advocate
Bereaved families will need High Court permission to proceed
MSPs turn down incest petition without debate
"No public interest" when petition never opened to signatures
Crown secures "financial life sentence" order against housebreaker
Man with no assets liable to be sued for £600,000 proceeds of crime
Sheriff principal calls for new approach to domestic abuse cases
Court should not be "first port of call" in many cases: Pyle
Falling asleep at the wheel normally dangerous driving, appeal court rules
Act to be regarded as voluntary, as drivers aware of tiredness
