Fathers call for denial of contact to be abuse offence

Form of coercive control, consultation response argues

Advocates oppose statutory directions in sex crime trials

Consultation response says trial judges should retain discretion

Gillespie Macandrew figures show mixed picture in year of choices

Revenue up 2% while profits showed dip, as strategy reviewed

Alien helps "Children's lives" primary schools law research

Leicester project brings insight into children's understanding

Banks not liable in most phone scams, Ombudsman reports

New warning over risks to elderly from “vishing” calls

Advance rent payment not a tenancy deposit, sheriff rules

Payment made to meet obligation, not give security for performance

Society backs attempt to devolve estate agency regulation

Carmichael to move amendment as Scotland Bill completes committee stage

Lindsays completes merger with Dundee's RSB Macdonald

RSB Lindsays launches as Tayside brand

Religious bodies fail to block abuse inquiry chair appointment

Judge finds no close association with party or likelihood of bias

Controversy as English MPs to gain override on exclusive measures

Concerns expressed over what is "English-only" legislation

Health and tobacco bill goes out to views

MSPs issue stage 1 call for evidence on disclosure measure

Simpson & Marwick adds to property team

Consultant and associate move from Shoosmiths