Journal online news archive for 2013
- Posts in 2013
Better support needed for victims and witnesses: Justice Committee
MSPs welcome new bill but call for improvements
Promotions round at Maclay Murray & Spens
Two new partners among 13 advanced
Crown Office and advocate depute appointments announced
Criminal Law Committee convener becomes a prosecutor
Criminal legal aid lawyers to get new consultation forum
Society approves trial period for Austin Lafferty proposals
Holyrood protest planned against court closures
Tuesday 4 June demonstration aims to save sheriff courts
Recommended trainee salaries held at same rates
Council defeats move for inflation rise after debate
Beveridge takes office as Society President
Office bearer handover takes place at today's Council
Board survey reports satisfaction with private defence solicitors
93% approval rating under criminal legal legal assistance
Law Commission welcomes Holyrood special procedure moves
Parliament approves committee taking forward law reform measures
Court chief discounts sheriff court delay fears
Transfer of Court of Session business "less than 4%" of civil load
Employment tribunal fees come in from 29 July
Proposed rates to start at £160
EU takes on UK over benefit residence test
Government to fight Commission action