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New Drink Licensing Law

Amidst great controversy the biggest change to Scotland’s licensing laws in 30 years comes into effect on 1 September with The licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

Buckfast Maker in Discrimination Challenge

The Herald has revealed that Chandler & Co, the company behind Buckfast Tonic Wine, will battle Scotland's largest licensing authority in court over claims its product is discriminated against.

Controversy Reigns over Scottish Government’s Sentencing Plans

The Scottish government has revealed that 75% of offenders who are sent to prison for short periods of time are reconvicted within two years of release. An analysis by Scotland’s chief statistician covering the period 2005-2007 exposed that 74% of people sent to jail for six months or less were likely to be found guilty of another offence within 24 months.

Children’s Hearing System Reforms Delayed

The Scottish government’s proposals to reform the Children’s Hearing System by way of the creation of a new national body, The Scottish Children’s Hearing Tribunal, have been delayed amidst criticism that the new measures would do more harm than good.

New Action Plan on Children's Rights

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Professor Krappmann is a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and will supervise the launch of Do the Right Thing. The action plan embraces the 2008 recommendations of the UN Committee which set out where the UK was falling short in fully implementing the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.

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New Drink Licensing Law

Buckfast Maker in Discrimination Challenge

Controversy Reigns over Scottish Government’s Sentencing Plans

Children’s Hearing System Reforms Delayed

New Action Plan on Children's Rights

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