News reel
29 May 09
Cabinet Secretary for Justice accepts case for inquiry following Woodside appeal
29 May 09
Firm claims to buck recession with branch opening
29 May 09
Society heads off budget rebellion at AGM
29 May 09
Government record on absconders under attack
28 May 09
Lord Advocate appoints Emma Knox
28 May 09
Gaffe prompts review of prison transfers
28 May 09
Tayside to trial pilot project on access to info
28 May 09
People consider stopping payments on key financial services
28 May 09
Society secures 12% rise from 1 July in talks with claims managers
27 May 09
Society's governance, rights of audience and the Abbey panel all on agenda as well as members' fees
27 May 09
Offenders charity wants to see funding for paedophile help scheme in Scotland
27 May 09
Judges say appeal deserves public money
27 May 09
Legislation shows higher number than in SNP policy
27 May 09
Four promoted in Scottish operations
26 May 09
SPS blames substance abuse for high figures
26 May 09
Plan to cut prison numbers seen as “easy option”
25 May 09
Thousands of pounds raised for Moira Fund in weekend road run
25 May 09
Ten companies told to stop making unsolicited and misleading calls
22 May 09
Lord Advocate will now be able to investigate deaths of Scottish personnel serving abroad
22 May 09
Inmate once dubbed "most dangerous man in Britain" absconds from open prison
21 May 09
New rights for children with needs, but criticism over scope of measure
21 May 09
Crown not to appeal dismissal of latest charges against Balmer family
21 May 09
MSP review group against merging children and human rights commissioner offices
21 May 09
Court provides Aristotle's answer to the "essence of potato"
21 May 09
High Court to rule on admissibility of interview evidence obtained without lawyer present
20 May 09
Government to put options to expert panel
20 May 09
MEP hopefuls to be quizzed by accounting, legal and other professionals
20 May 09
Inksters of Glasgow signs up on firm's 10th anniversary
20 May 09
Former First Minister tells MSPs plans will not threaten independence of judges
20 May 09
Consumer Focus welcomes opening up of court system to competition
19 May 09
Strengthened residency requirements among measures to support communities
19 May 09
William Rennie receives one year jail term
19 May 09
Campaign groups calling for change in law
19 May 09
Economic woes encouraging corporate crime
18 May 09
Motion to slash fee would lead to drastic cuts in organisation
18 May 09
Aberdeen firm now has largest team of employment lawyers based in the city
18 May 09
Places that promote history and qualities of Scottish drinks will be exempt
18 May 09
Time delays highlighted in serious trials
18 May 09
Human Rights Act invoked in soldier death
18 May 09
Justice Secretary stands by Sentencing Commission proposals
15 May 09
Judges condemn "misuse of the legal process"
15 May 09
Board says supermarket law shops on track for 2011
15 May 09
Justice Secretary facing calls for resignation
15 May 09
Ferry operator takes legal advice on Sabbath crossings
14 May 09
Students will represent Europe in three-way final on space law
14 May 09
"Legal Firm of the Year" title at Real Business/CBI excellence awards
14 May 09
Office of Security and Terrorism has made 1,471 arrests since 9/11
14 May 09
£6m contract offered to improve quality
13 May 09
University confers honorary doctorate on leading graduate
13 May 09
Guidelines on sentencing “fundamentally unacceptable”
13 May 09
Joint initiative to end detention of children
13 May 09
David Hardie takes the chair at big four firm
12 May 09
Law firm's latest promotions include a new hire from London
12 May 09
Sheriffs' Association to give evidence to Justice Committee
12 May 09
Salary freeze and unpaid leave on the cards
11 May 09
Legal firm promotes partners, associates and appoints head of employment
11 May 09
Minister shelves plan to reform 15-person jury
11 May 09
Kenny MacAskill claims community service the tougher option
11 May 09
Judith Auld to succeed Ewan Malcolm as chief executive
11 May 09
Lord Advocate praises landmark Operation Algebra
8 May 09
Agreement covers prosecutions with cross-border element
8 May 09
Parliament calls on Scottish Government to reverse decision not to proceed with new court
7 May 09
Scottish Government to consider transfer request
7 May 09
Childcare solution leads to community service punishment
6 May 09
But concerns expressed over lack of usual consultation process
6 May 09
Legal Aid Board offering grants for new and enhanced legal advice services
6 May 09
Ban on seal skin products means end of traditional sporran
6 May 09
MSPs vote down Government measure to shut three small local courts
5 May 09
Register at the central clearing house for public contracts if interested in tendering for work from public bodies in Scotland
5 May 09
Move comes after murders in Scotland by foreigners with criminal records for violence
5 May 09
Scottish Government figures show only £1.3m paid out of £3.7m issued in penalties in 2008
5 May 09
Judicial table rates rise by 5% from 27 April
5 May 09
Target now 30 working days for powers of attorney
5 May 09
Human rights claims against ministers must be raised before 31 July to beat time bar
4 May 09
Families can ask police for information about people who have contact with their children
1 May 09
Asbestos victims will have right of redress
1 May 09
Ministers announce review plans after consultation
1 May 09
Solicitors advised to shop around for better deals
1 May 09
Treasury committee says effects of crisis will be felt for generations
1 May 09
Housing charity says scheme is failing tenants