The Journal Online : Latest News http://www.journalonline.co.uk/ Latest news from The Journal, the members magazine of the Law Society of Scotland en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 08:56:45 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011201.aspx National Library Bill passed http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011201.aspx Measure to modernise NLS governance set for royal assent Thu, 17 May 2012 09:37:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011199.aspx Salmond may get his way over referendum date http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011199.aspx Prime Minister says "not fussed" over when poll is held Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011198.aspx Welfare Reform Bill recommended for stage 1 approval http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011198.aspx Committee backs measure aimed at softening blow of UK cuts Wed, 16 May 2012 08:23:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011197.aspx Faculty combines free services units http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011197.aspx Free Legal Services Unit to take in Free Representation Unit Wed, 16 May 2012 07:52:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011196.aspx Bankruptcy changes threaten the poorest, say insolvency specialists http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011196.aspx ICAS and R3 warn of "trap" for debtors in proposed long term agreements Tue, 15 May 2012 15:43:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011195.aspx LSEW cites diversity as pro-marriage conference cancelled http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011195.aspx Organisers angered by refusal to honour premises booking Tue, 15 May 2012 11:25:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011194.aspx Judges rule on explaining "balance of probabilities" http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011194.aspx No definition needed, but jury should be told that lower standard of proof Tue, 15 May 2012 10:21:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011192.aspx Alcohol minimum price to be set at 50p per unit http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011192.aspx Ministers uprate 2010 45p proposal for inflation Mon, 14 May 2012 14:39:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011191.aspx Another £10m seized as proceeds of crime last year http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011191.aspx £7m in confiscation orders and £3.5m civil recovery secured Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011190.aspx Final Council places filled after poll http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011190.aspx Ken Dalling and John Mulholland returned for Stirling, Falkirk & Alloa Mon, 14 May 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011189.aspx Conference seeks to "embed" ADR in justice system http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011189.aspx Society, Government and mediators join to explore potential Mon, 14 May 2012 10:31:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011188.aspx House price "reality gap" widening: report http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011188.aspx Last quarter sales average 10% below asking price Mon, 14 May 2012 08:42:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011186.aspx Society calls for independent body to set referendum question http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011186.aspx Response to SNP Government paper calls for fair and transparent procedures Fri, 11 May 2012 16:03:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011185.aspx Reception marks Land Court's 100 years http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011185.aspx Lord Justice Clerk to unveil "Land Court window" Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011182.aspx Children Bill promised to enhance early learning http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011182.aspx Legislation on services and support to be introduced next year Fri, 11 May 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011181.aspx Simpler environment protection rules proposed http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011181.aspx Consultation puts forward new framework for SEPA to operate Fri, 11 May 2012 10:25:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011180.aspx Justice Committee under fire for human rights record http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011180.aspx Convener criticises "skewed" report's claim of inadequate scrutiny Thu, 10 May 2012 12:02:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011179.aspx Grand Chamber declines to hear Qatada appeal http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011179.aspx ECtHR panel decides request submitted timeously, but should be refused Thu, 10 May 2012 09:37:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011178.aspx Largest law firms looking abroad for growth: survey http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011178.aspx Asia offers greatest opportunities, Barclays finds Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011176.aspx Queen's Speech targets Lords and banking reforms http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1011176.aspx Fifteen bills and four drafts announced in Parliament today Wed, 09 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT