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Victoria Young

Michael Matheson A pilot scheme aimed at improving the support available for complainers and victims of rape as they engage with the justice system will be extended, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has announced.

A father-of-three who is the subject of two European Arrest Warrants has had an application for leave to appeal against a sheriff’s decision to order his extradition to Poland rejected. The man claimed that his extradition would breach his right to a family life under the European Convention o

Pictured (L-R): Anna Poole QC, Maryam Labaki, Angela Grahame QC, and Claire Mitchell

Colin Hulme Burness Paull LLP has been named the best in Scotland at a global awards ceremony.

Liam Kerr The conviction rate of the Offensive Behaviour at Football legislation has fallen to its lowest in three years – with a third of cases collapsing.

The Glasgow Tribunals Centre at Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, shared by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) and HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) will open to the public on Tuesday 3 April.

The Scottish Parliament is expected to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act this afternoon – in what would be a legislative first for Holyrood. All four opposition parties back Labour MSP James Kelly’s bill to scrap the act, which has been dogged by controversy.

Gordon Jackson QC The Law Society of Scotland and Faculty of Advocates have welcomed a parliamentary bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility from eight to 12.

Sheriff Richard Davidson MSPs voted to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act yesterday by 62 votes to 60.

Prior to the committee’s consideration of the Scottish government’s Management of Offenders Bill, Holyrood's Justice Committee is launching a call for views.

An announcement that Renfrewshire Law Centre will close at the end of this month has prompted concerns about who will provide "vital front-line services" in its absence. A statement on the centre's website explains that it is currently contacting clients with ongoing matters which are not

Kevin Stewart

Dr Bob McIntosh The Scottish Land Commission’s tenant farming commissioner, Dr Bob McIntosh, is to consult with key stakeholders on the findings from the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants.