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Muslim travellers believe they are being disproportionately targeted in Scottish airport security checks, according to a study conducted by Durham University. Research carried out in Edinburgh focussed on Asian immigrants and Scottish-born Asians who felt Scotland was a "tolerant, friendly and inclu

Duncan Osler MacRoberts has been appointed to the Scottish government’s legal panel framework.

Brandon Malone Brandon Malone, chairman of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, has been appointed to the International Chamber of Commerce UK Committee for Arbitration and ADR.

Calum Liddle Nearly one in four freedom of information (FOI) requests submitted to Scottish local authorities in 2014 were refused, new figures show.

Pete Reid An advert for the law firm of a Scot who practises in the US is set to air for the first time on American TV.

Paul Wheelhouse Police officer numbers are 1,038 higher than in March 2007, maintaining the Scottish government’scommitment to a 1,000 more officers.

Kenny Crawford Scottish house prices were up 3.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2015-16 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from Registers of Scotland (RoS).

Fair Work Secretary Roseanna Cunningham The UK government has been asked to work with Scottish ministers to ensure the final Scotland Billmeets the principles and recommendations of theSmith Commission.

Vic Emery It has emerged that Scotland's police watchdog has been embroiled in internal strife with five of its board members raising concerns about the ability of its outgoing chairman.

Vic Emery The chairman of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) will not seek re-appointment at the end of his current term.

A recently-established organisation aimed at improving access to justice for women in Scotland is the latest body to form a link with the Faculty of Advocates' pro bono service. The Scottish Women's Rights Centre (SWRC) has joined a list of 30 partner agencies accredited by the Free Legal Services U

Richard Lochhead The Scottish government is to consult on the use of electric shock dog collars which could result in stricter controls or an “outright ban”.

A website for the Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC) has been launched, providing background information on the new body ahead of its establishment in October. Visitors will be able to keep up to date with plans for the SSC's creation through its dedicated website, www.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.u

Justice Secretary Michael Matheson MSP The Scottish government is set to open a formal consultation on plans to extend an existing presumption against jail sentences of less than three months.

Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil The UK government should call a halt in its attempts to repeal the Human Rights Act and introduce a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has "demanded".