Journal online news archive for October 2014
- Posts in October, 2014
Further support to come for care abuse survivors
Fund, and commemoration for victims, announced at event for survivors
Lords defeat Government over judicial review reforms
Three amendments passed to bolster judicial discretion
Threat levels justify standing authority for police firearms, HMICS finds
But report calls for better communication to increase public confidence
OSCR proposals would hit small charities, Society warns
New form of annual return would impose "undue burden"
Used car trade set for tighter controls
Government backs commission proposals for better consumer protection
Sheriff appointment for North Strathclyde
Solicitor Craig Turnbull becomes floating sheriff
Trial judge not required to summarise evidence for jury: appeal court
No duty either to give warning regarding child's evidence
Scots drink-drive limit to be lowered from 5 December
Order introduced for maximum 50mg blood alcohol level
Dedicated private international law forum set up
Edinburgh Law School announces "Forum Conveniens"
Prior approval requirement dropped for voluntary registration of title
Keeper lists checks to be carried out for applicant
Sentencing Council could bring major change: Carloway
Howard League lecture canvasses priorities in sentencing goals
"Revenge porn" offence likely for Scotland
Ministers respond to calls to follow England & Wales