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Judiciary Bill passed by MSPs
Legislation aimed at strengthening the judiciary was passed by MSPs.
The Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Bill will give the country's leading judge, the Lord President, formal recognition as head of the Scottish judiciary. It was passed unanimously in Parliament.
"This Bill provides a strong coherent structure for a modern judiciary and the effective management of our courts system," said justice secretary Kenny MacAskill.
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