Journal online news archive for February 2016
- Posts in February, 2016
Holyrood to be given power to enact member's Parking Bill
Footway and double parking difficulty to be resolved
CALM launches website to encourage family dispute mediation
Aim to improve knowledge and numbers of referrals
Budget Bill passed despite argument over cuts
Dispute over effect of local authority funding proposals
UK setting "dangerous precedent" on human rights: Amnesty
Report points to global impact of Government policy
Supreme Court overturns cases on loss of dependency multiplier
Calculation should now run from date of trial, not date of death
Wildlife crime penalties to rise following review group proposals
Minister confirms plan to increase fine and jail term limits
Discrimination continues in job adverts, Equality Commission warns
Gender and other protected characteristics still prevalent
Lawyer warns of tougher privacy regime
Turnover-based fines present increased risk for large businesses
Conviction figures creep up again
Breach of the peace and sexual offences behind overall rise
Crime victims given new code setting out rights
Document aims to provide clear advice on support available
EU judge questions lack of referrals from Scotland
Ian Forrester lecture notes greater number from other small countries
Gillespie Macandrew appoints two Glasgow associates
Additions made to litigation and land/rural teams