Journal online news archive for July 2017
- Posts in July, 2017
Peers' devolution report points up "fundamental threat" of Brexit
Call for powers to come to devolved bodies, and for government co-operation
Six new partners at Burness Paull
Jody Crockett joins from Freshfields as five promoted
Public sector to come under socio-economic equality duty
Scottish ministers consult on duty to reduce poverty and inequality
Prisoners to lose right to smoke next year
Secondary smoking reason given, but reform groups concerned at risks
Appeal fails over criminal injuries "family" claim though ECHR point upheld
Inner House agrees that good reasons given for discrimination
"Sceptical" juries making defence job harder, Dean of Faculty claims
TV dramas making people "much more sophisticated": Jackson
Burnett to be youngest Lord Chief Justice in nearly 60 years
Sir Ian to take over head of judiciary post in October
Commissioner calls ministers in breach of children's rights over smacking
Call for active support of member's bill to ban physical punishment
Miller Hendry unveils associate promotions
Mhairi Cage and Lyndsey Foggarty recognised
Cameras roll as five admitted to Faculty
Ceremony caught on film for new documentary
Society publishes cybersecurity advice for solicitors
New guide sets out steps to help prevent attacks
Family action case management coming to Court of Session
New rules to apply from 18 September