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The Journal Online brings you the latest Scottish legal news headlines
26 Feb 10
Time for overhaul of land registration, says Commission
Law reform body publishes comprehensive review of 1979 Act
26 Feb 10
SGM motion too broad, says Smart
President claims proposed policy could lead to difficulties for in-house lawyers
26 Feb 10
MacDonald criticises assisted suicide guidelines
MSP says advice for England & Wales “neither clear nor equitable”
26 Feb 10
OSCR to streamline charity reporting
Responses to consultation favour change
26 Feb 10
Budding lawyers find out what it's like
Law Society hosts careers event for schoolchildren
25 Feb 10
Law Agents deliver SGM requisition
Meeting to debate non-lawyer ownership to be held by 25 March
25 Feb 10
Assisted suicide guidelines published for England & Wales
DPP insists "mercy killing" is not covered
25 Feb 10
Referendum Bill proposals published
Draft bill and forms of ballot paper out for consultation
25 Feb 10
Steering committee to explore JUSTICE for Scotland
Meeting hears of gaps in coverage of injustice issues in Scotland
25 Feb 10
Brodies expands Glasgow construction and engineering team
Firm hires new staff member, and relocates another
25 Feb 10
Taliban target Scottish prosecutor
Dozens of death threats for criminal task force team in Afghanistan
25 Feb 10
Big drop in number of Scottish buyout deals last year
Reason for "cautious optimism" about market in 2010, says research centre
25 Feb 10
Number of mortgages in Scotland at record low last year
CML reports small upturn in final quarter, but Scottish housing market recovery lags UK
25 Feb 10
Sturgeon apologises for letter on behalf of fraudster
Deputy First Minister tells MSPs it was "wrong" to suggest non-custodial sentence
25 Feb 10
Campaigner says legal system is “in dark ages”
Top judge accused of blocking "McKenzie friends" reforms
24 Feb 10
No privacy legislation needed for now, MPs say
Committee has other ideas to balance freedom of speech with right to privacy
24 Feb 10
Children's Hearings Bill published
Government measure aims to improve consistency and efficiency of system
24 Feb 10
European Commission investigating complaints against Google
Internet giant denies wrongdoing in dealings with rival search engines
24 Feb 10
Knives are Scotland’s most used murder weapon
Statistics prompt calls for mandatory jail time
24 Feb 10
Society-backed schools chess runs again
Two weeks to go for entries to third annual tournament
23 Feb 10
October next year for ABS in England & Wales
Legal Services Board confirms start date for new licensed providers
23 Feb 10
Proposed members' bills attract support
Compensation reforms and factor regulation set to come before Holyrood
23 Feb 10
Law firm expands its litigation team
HBJ Gateley Wareing appoints Douglas Blyth
23 Feb 10
Trial to run in 10-minute shifts
Alcohol-damaged accused said to be unable to concentrate for longer
23 Feb 10
Government eyes legislation to tackle obesity
Public Health Minister launches strategy on “time bomb”
23 Feb 10
NatWest, RBS to stay hand on repossessions
Housing Minister welcomes decision to wait six months before proceeding
23 Feb 10
Impact of recession on profession to continue, report predicts
PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of leading firms foresees further headcount reductions
22 Feb 10
Catherine Dyer is new Crown Agent
Area procurator fiscal for Glasgow becomes head of COPFS
22 Feb 10
Law Society to hold SGM to debate Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
Bill marks potential for "significant change", argues Society President
22 Feb 10
Dundas & Wilson helps develop new property lease
"Clearlet" aims to get tenants trading quicker
22 Feb 10
Law Agents set to force special general meeting on ABS
Council agrees to submit requisition to Law Society of Scotland
22 Feb 10
Bank charges case to go to proof
Customer allowed to amend claim in light of Supreme Court judgment
22 Feb 10
Government campaign to promote carer's credit
New benefit will count towards entitlement to state pension
22 Feb 10
Criminals targeting rental home market
Landlords warned of increased targeting of quiet areas for drug factories or brothels
22 Feb 10
Move to strengthen law on stalking
New offence would include online and phone activities
19 Feb 10
B+M appoints new commercial partner
Ken Ross joins Balfour+Manson as partner in its commercial team
19 Feb 10
Scottish Law Commission publishes report
Chairman concerned that reform recommendations not implemented
19 Feb 10
Gross mortgage lending at 10-year low in January
End of stamp duty holiday hits housing market
18 Feb 10
Lawyer to oversee “clean up” of SPT expenses
Councillor and lawyer Jonathan Findlay new chairman
17 Feb 10
Grampian to pilot young offender measures
Funding for two year test of means of tackling offending
17 Feb 10
Two thirds of jurors don't follow directions, study suggests
Extensive research south of border finds jurors understand less than they think
16 Feb 10
Committee in call to safeguard equality services
MSPs call for evidence on how to safeguard services as spending tightens
16 Feb 10
McGrigors' partner appointed fraud examiner
Tom Stocker is Scots law legal officer for Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
16 Feb 10
Will Aid makes a million
Annual campaign brings in seven figure sum for the first time
16 Feb 10
Health warnings on alcohol could be compulsory
Joint Government consultation on labelling scheme
16 Feb 10
Teams line up for Tods' hospice challenge
Twelve entries from across the professions take up "Halfway" event
16 Feb 10
No free bed and board at new prison, says MacAskill
Justice Secretary sees work begin on Low Moss site
15 Feb 10
OSCR board members appointed
Kaliani Lyle and David Harrison join charity regulator
15 Feb 10
Society responds to SLAS critique of legal services reform
Policy was supported by profession after Government deemed change inevitable
15 Feb 10
Faculty blasts rights of audience review
"Fundamental deficiencies" in Thomson proposals, advocates claim
15 Feb 10
Society launches consultation on ABS regulation
Paper on proposed model for Society as regulator under Legal Services Bill
15 Feb 10
£1.2m deal done in hours with standard clauses
ESPC reports missives concluded on £1m+ house in only five hours
15 Feb 10
Reforms will produce a “third rate” legal system, lawyer claims
SLAS council member says ABS threaten independence of solicitors
12 Feb 10
Scottish Law Commission launches eighth programme
New projects include work on partnerships, contract and incapacity
12 Feb 10
Dewar Debate reaches semi-final stage
Sixteen schools to compete for places in national final
12 Feb 10
MSPs pass Home Owner and Debtor Protection Bill
Additional legal steps to come in before homes are repossessed
12 Feb 10
Referendum Bill to be published in draft
SNP move to keep bill alive until after General Election
12 Feb 10
MSPs say bill should state minimum alcohol price
"Complex assessment" needed of compatibility with EU law, says committee
12 Feb 10
Fraudulent sheriff clerk sentenced to two years
False juror expense forms and fees for medical reports
11 Feb 10
Supreme Court rejects non-disclosure appeals
Two cases fail despite inadequate disclosure of evidence by Crown
11 Feb 10
Release of "torture" intelligence in public interest, judges rule
Appeal court overrides Foreign Secretary's objections to publication of information from US
11 Feb 10
Parliament rejects MacDonald appeal over End of Life Bill procedure
Opposition parties combine to force creation of ad hoc committee
11 Feb 10
"Dog Asbo" bill passes first hurdle
MSPs give stage 1 backing to measures to curb irresponsible dog owners
11 Feb 10
Sturgeon criticised over support for fraudster
Deputy First Minister writes letter of support to court, calling for non-custodial sentence
10 Feb 10
Raise a petition - send a text or "boo"
Public urged to make contact with Parliament using new technology
10 Feb 10
LawCare records rising stress levels
Average scores up by a third in first year of online support tool
10 Feb 10
Last chance to book a place at ABS and Legal Services Bill roadshows
Society urges solicitors to book before it's too late
10 Feb 10
MSPs call for end to prostitute disclosure requirement
Holyrood committee says lifelong requirement prevents prostitutes from obtaining other work
10 Feb 10
One third of community service orders breached last year, figures show
Opposition politicians claim the Government's sentencing plans are a "joke"
10 Feb 10
North-east firms to merge
Kinnear & Falconer becomes division of James & George Collie
10 Feb 10
Crown not to seek retrial on terrorism charge
"Not in public interest" to prosecute Siddique again after serving four years
9 Feb 10
Women still failing to make partner in top firms
UK survey shows low percentage committing to pressures
9 Feb 10
Society to host Access to Justice summit
Leading figures invited to contribute to policy discussions
9 Feb 10
Human Rights Commission to inquire into human trafficking
Inquiry seeks to establish extent of the problem in Scotland
9 Feb 10
Call for an end to quangos
Reform Scotland says move would lead to more accountable government
8 Feb 10
Linlithgow fiscal's office moves to Livingston
Lord Advocate performs official opening
8 Feb 10
"JUSTICE" group could be formed for Scotland
Roger Smith to speak at event this month
8 Feb 10
Society supports Thomson rights of audience approach
Draft recommendations accepted apart from "rule 3" and other points
8 Feb 10
Complaints Commission claims "solid foundation" in first annual report
Most cases in first nine months referred to Law Society of Scotland
8 Feb 10
Bill of Rights proposal could create "legal nightmare"
Legal organisation says devolution would make Tory plan highly complex
8 Feb 10
End to automatic early prisoner release a Government priority
MacAskill says current "arbitrary" system for prison release will be replaced
5 Feb 10
Ombudsman publishes final annual report
Complaints fall in 18 months up to new Commission opening
5 Feb 10
Beat police to get Taser guns in pilot
Glasgow and South Lanarkshire to trial 50,000 volt stun guns
5 Feb 10
Justice Committee criticises handling of Megrahi release
SNP dissent as majority say MacAskill should have sought second medical opinion
5 Feb 10
Parliament backs bill to protect Scottish seas
Environment Minister welcomes "beginning of new era"
5 Feb 10
Sheriff attacks prison release policy
Drug addict reoffends after tagged release two months into 21 month sentence
5 Feb 10
Call for Aberdeen universities to merge
Rector says "not sense" for each to have own law school
4 Feb 10
Hood becomes consultant to Collies
Firm expands specialist liquor licensing offering
4 Feb 10
Planning policies set out in new document
"Scottish Planning Policy" replaces 17 single subject papers
4 Feb 10
Legal blogs score in poll
Inksters and University both make top 15 in Scotblog awards
4 Feb 10
Aberdeen law firm believes worst of recession is over
Aberdein Considine in major recruitment drive
4 Feb 10
Mortgage availability up for first-time buyers
Number of deals rises 20% since start of 2010
3 Feb 10
MacDonald's "assisted suicide" bill to undergo scrutiny
Scottish Government criticises decision to set up special Holyrood committee
3 Feb 10
Paull & Williamsons adds to oil and gas team
Brian Hemming joins firm as partner
3 Feb 10
Help charities modernise without needing a law, committee urges
MSPs back proposed changes to charitable fund
3 Feb 10
Pinsent Masons advises on £44m NHS contract
Firm helps deliver framework for new patient management system
2 Feb 10
Senior appointment for Morton Fraser
Caroline Docherty joins as a consultant in real estate team
2 Feb 10
Council attacked for selective parking concession
"Pragmatic" approach adopted outside five star hotel
2 Feb 10
Pope criticises UK equality laws ahead of visit
Benedict XVI says legislation is contrary to “natural law”
1 Feb 10
Keep default retirement age, says small business support group
Forum of Private Business challenges UK Government proposals
1 Feb 10
Scots say legal services should be independently regulated
Which? survey also finds support for McKenzie Friends
1 Feb 10
Police will have to direct complaints to PCCS
Force accepts move by Police Complaints Commissioner
1 Feb 10
Planning laws to be relaxed for green solutions
Government looking to encourage environmental initiatives
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