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- in the category: criminal law
Judicial Complaints Reviewer reports ups and downs in first year
First annual report reveals differences with Judicial Office over powers
TV to be allowed into English appeal courts
Lord Chief Justice warns against filming in Crown Court
Legal aid bill passes on Government majority
Society ""disappointed" but MacAskill welcomes "necessary reforms"
Lawyers keep up "Protest for Justice"
Demonstration outside Holyrood ahead of final bill debate
Human Rights Court finds UK in breach over parole hearing delay
Finding made despite domestic decision in applicant's favour
Society challenged over LANT as protest plans take shape
GBA and EBA ask for clarification of role and remit
Advocates warn of "safe haven for criminals" from EU opt-out
Faculty concerned at potential loss of essential measures
Society to host web chat on legal aid
President and LANT convener to take questions on package decision
Society briefs MSPs on legal aid amendments
Stage 3 letter notes improvements but restates opposition to contributions
Ministers' legal aid package should be "taken forward": Society
"Best available" course if solicitor collection to be enacted
SCCRC chair and members reappointed
jean Couper, George Irving and Gerry Bann to serve further term
Majority against Government legal aid moves
Society reports mixed response from faculties to package of concessions