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"Not in interests of justice" to hear SCCRC reference: appeal court

Judges reject case based on alleged juror internet research

Consultation opens on offender rehabilitation rules

Ministers have no firm proposals yet on way forward

No stop-and-search targets, say police

Figures point to Strathclyde-style approach under national force

More motoring offences attract fixed penalties

On-the-spot fines come in for lane hogging and tailgating

Don't jail for property offences, says Howard League pamphlet

Law professor argues jail should be for violence, threats or sex offences

Drunk juror given tag and curfew

Woman admits contempt of court

Solemn legal aid regulations not Convention-compliant, say appeal judges

Court holds prejudice test not met in case appealed

One third of Scots men have criminal conviction, research shows

One in 10 women also have a record

Corroboration must go, says UN women's committee

Discrimination review calls for Carloway enactment

Retired solicitor found guilty of perverting justice charge

Man claimed was driving in place of wife

Two jurors jailed for digital media misuse

Facebook posting and Google research attract two-month terms