Journal online news archive for January 2017
- Posts in January, 2017
Criminal proceedings down last year, latest figures show
Number of accused down 5%; convictions down by 6%
Four appointed to Complaints Commission
Advocate, solicitor and two non-lawyers join board
Tribunal upholds judges' pension discrimination claim
Transitional measures unfairly favoured older scheme members
Draft insolvency reform instrument laid before Holyrood
Sixty day consultation on measure to reflect England & Wales changes
"Dogma" belief not unsoundness of mind for prescription, court rules
Alleged childhood abuse victim fails in appeal seeking to bring action
Evidence invited on Air Departure Tax Bill
Finance Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny
Two partners join Maclay Murray & Spens
Gordon Hobkirk returns to firm as Andrew Orr also joins
Society and Parliament offering prize for student video/blog
Competition to explain rule of law to 16 and 17 year olds
Scottish QC achieves same status in England
Aidan O'Neill among successful barrister applicants
Finalists announced for Scottish Legal Awards
"Highest number of nominations" received for 2017 titles
International law evolving to respond to terror threats: Attorney General
Speech sets out factors justifying strike against non-state parties
Sunday deadline for Tumbling Lassie Ball bookings
Advocates' charity event to be held in aid of people trafficking victims