Journal online news archive for February 2015
- Posts in February, 2015
Faculty sets up International Committee to promote Scots system
Alistair Clark QC to chair profile-raising group
UK loses another prisoner voting case – but no damages awarded
Court reaffirms that blanket ban against Human Rights Convention
Land reform proposals raise concerns for Society
Response to consultation questions ownership restrictions
Shetland wind farm protesters lose appeal over bird protection
Ministers entitled to balance considerations: Supreme Court
Ten year land registration target will not penalise users, says RoS
Response to consultation denies need for fee increases
Society's legal aid paper needs basic points addressed: SLAB view
Board's response highlights five main areas of challenge
Short prison sentences still common despite Act, figures show
Nearly 30% below three months, despite presumption against
Commercial property partner hire for Balfour+Manson
Hugh Angus moves from Morton Fraser
MSPs call for register of lobbying
Committee makes cross-party recommendations as basis for new law
Solicitors' views sought on SLCC fee and budget plans
Society opens short consultation on 2015-16 proposals
Defamation law review brought onto law reform agenda
Scottish Law Commission publishes ninth programme
Human rights welcome for police "stop and search" rethink
Commission calls for immediate end to practice