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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