Stop and search: Society questions benefit of new powers

Response puts view that current police powers sufficient

Scottish Law Commission proposes new third party contract rights law

SLC proposing modern, updated statute to "put Scotland back on the map"

New Vice President to Sheriff Appeal Court appointed

Sheriff Principal Abercrombie, QC, to replace Sheriff Principal Scott

Not-for-profit organisation launched to improve employment opportunities for disabled

Purple will tackle inequity in employment by supporting both businesses and individuals

Liz Truss becomes Justice Secretary in Theresa May's Government

First woman Lord Chancellor appointed as Michael Gove leaves cabinet

Court refuses leave to appeal complaint judged "totally without merit"

SLCC fails to recover expenses despite "misguided" appeal

Ruthven Gemmell to head devolved tax tribunals

Solicitor made Temporary President pending transfer into Scottish Tribunals

Court performance has improved despite closures, report concludes

Evaluation study says gains achieved despite increase in business

Shepherd & Wedderburn reports "solid" growth

Revenue up 11% and profits 20% in 2015-16

General counsel having to do more with less, report finds

Ashurst research reveals more strategic role as efficiency demands rise

QC confirmed for further term on Judicial Appointments Board

James McNeill QC to serve another two years

Same MHO should report on competing guardian applicants: appeal court

Judges say no conflict of interest where decision for court