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End non-statutory stop and search, says Human Rights chair

Alan Miller voices "serious concerns" over legality of practice

More live court TV should be allowed, report recommends

News and live filming to happen for appeals, but not trials or proofs

SLAB warns of PVG vetting need ahead of children's legal aid deadline

Alert to solicitors to allow enough time to process application

Courts doing business despite industrial action

Civil servants strike as final round of closures takes effect

Ministers abandon plans for replacement women's prison

Matheson promises different approach to tackling female offending

Parole Board annual report reveals extensive workload

Release recommended in one in three cases

Faculty questions OLR effects of auto-release changes

Judge would have to consider effect of later notional release date

Successful rape appellant to have compensation claim reconsidered

Court rejects ministers' appeal that refusal letters not "irrational"

Advocates rebrand specialist criminal body

Thomas Ross to be President of Scottish Criminal Bar Association

Eyewitnesses remember better with eyes closed, study finds

"Building a rapport with witnesses" also a benefit

SLAB wins ruling in dispute over fee following change of plea

Only half the fixed fee payable, even for plea to part of complaint

Call for evidence goes out on Human Trafficking Bill

Justice Committee keen to hear from those directly affected