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Two Scots lawyers honoured in New Year list
Knighthood for Alexander McCall Smith; MBE for Colin Liddell
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Consultation explores support for learning disabilities
Views sought ahead of Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill
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Four appointed to Sheriff Appeal Court
Lord President names four to serve from 15 January 2024
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Ministers will not appeal s 35 ruling, nor withdraw bill
Scottish Government waiting for future UK Government to discuss progress
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MSP committee majority backs Visitor Levy Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles of visitor levy plans
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Trusts and Succession Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support for measure to modernise trust law
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October Scots house prices remain stable year-on-year
Registers' figures show 0.2% average rise over 12 months
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Jury trials to return to the islands in spring
Assurances received from GEOAmey over future performance
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Too many Commissioners? MSPs to investigate
Holyrood committee to examine need for more coherent and strategic approach
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Kenneth Norrie to retire from Strathclyde University
Family law expert appointed Professor Emeritus as he steps down
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SCTS revises criminal case backlog predictions
Summary cases now to be cleared in 2024-25, and High Court in 2025
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OPG professional guardians training now offered online
Remote version launched of mandatory course for eligible firms
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MSPs seek views on proposed Scottish aggregates tax
Stage 1 scrutiny begins for proposed tax and Revenue Scotland changes
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SLCC report shows complaints back near pre-Covid levels
Annual report for 2022-23 reveals rise in number received
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Secretary of State's GRR Bill s 35 order lawful: judge
Scottish Ministers' challenge to use of blocking power rejected
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Penalties for new parking offences in force from Monday
Parking on pavements, double parking and dropped footway parking penalised
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Restricted UNCRC Bill approved by Holyrood
MSPs pass version as amended following Supreme Court ruling
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Judicial factors reform comes before Holyrood
Bill introduced to enact most of the Scottish Law Commission's 2013 report
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Thorntons hires Inverness team to set up new office
Two partners lead 10 joining from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
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Collaborative effort sees pro bono guide launched
Faculty, Society and JustRight Scotland combine to produce directory
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Academics and practitioners to take Strathclyde chairs
Appointments include Lynda Towers and Paul Cackette as visiting professors
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Edinburgh’s short term lets policy still unlawful
Judge holds requirement for planning permission not retrospective
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IBA revises Business and Human Rights guidance
Guidance for lawyers updated in line with UN General Principles
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Four new partners at BTO
Law firm announces latest promotions