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Criminal cases putting sheriff courts under strain, Audit Scotland reports
Reducing budgets and more complex cases pile on the pressure
Stage 1 report backs bill against smoking in cars with children
MSPs recommend driver should be penalised as well as smoker
Scottish Sentencing Council to operate from 19 October
Order laid as assurance given about membership
Reformed courts will improve access to justice: Carloway
Lord Justice Clerk's address hails introduction of Gill reforms
Ministers back down over Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid – for time being
Six month continuation of present rates pending further discussions
Justice Committee rejects Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates
Society welcomes recognition of concerns
Justice Committee demands further information on appeal legal aid rates
Minister asked to appear again next week as arguments continue
Solicitor advocates defend rules in wake of Yazdanparast appeal
Criticism of judges' comments over choice of representation
MSP consults on new approach to prostitution law
Jean Urquhart proposes bill to protect rather than criminalise
Assisted dying challenge to Scots prosecution policy fails
Lord Advocate's policy clear and "in accordance with law"
Appeal court calls for further regulation of solicitor advocate instruction
Judges question how independence retained with in-house arrangement
Stop and search should come under statutory code: Scott report
Ministers accept advisory group's proposals to replace consensual searches
