Law & Lawyers

It's been suggested that the Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain QC, should recuse herself from any the investigation into the malicious prosecution of Rangers FC's administrators because of her involvement in the saga.Ms Bain had...

Children born in Ireland to parents that aren't Irish citizens will have the ability to acquire Irish citizenship sooner under new government programs.The authorities will include the necessary legislative changes in a forthcoming bill...

Sue GilchristConsiders the effect of the most recent public health guidance on Scottish businesses. The UK government issued guidance on how to work safely during the coronavirus outbreak in England. This was reviewed by both...

Charity for animal welfareOneKindConcerns have been raised about the new licensing guidelines for Scotland's killing of mountain hares.The last year, theScottish ParliamentThe vote to protect mountain hares was passed. This will end the mass...

TheLaw Society of ScotlandThe justice secretary was warned that any reforms to cases involving sexual offenses must be in line with the presumption if innocence.Keith BrownYesterday, he said that he would not hesitate to...

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Euan Murray as a partner in its construction and infrastructure team. He brings to the firm and its customers 16 years' experience advising on the feasibility, construction and performance...

"The method to express one's voice, to create one's decision, is in the ballot box.She stated that Iraqi's have spoken"loudly and clearly" in demanding new elections, and a failure to carry them could lead...

Mr Barrett advised TDs that the present text in the Constitution"doesn't define clearly what the frequent good is and, specifically, it doesn't include inside the right to housing as a clear portion of the...

The technology permits us to unlock our cellular telephones, establish a bank account on the internet, or go through passport control.I'm deeply worried about the prospect of live facial recognition (LFR) technology for use...

As a part of its approach to reduce insurance costs, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) is looking for observations by the general public and interested parties about the function of PIAB...

BTO has appointed Gregor Mitchell because of its private client team located in Edinburgh to further improve the company's legal services given to individuals.A recognized specialist in private client law, he brings over 30...

A new consultation launched today seeks the public's views on legislative reform to support Scotland's recovery from the pandemic.This consultation offers a variety of suggestions, including whether beneficial temporary provisions under UK and Scottish coronavirus legislation...

Judges are seeking an investigation into the"discriminatory, unjust and criminal" judicial appointment system amid claims of bullying and racism, The Times reports.The Judicial Support Network (JSN), which promotes diversity on the bench, is sending...

Former Justice SecretaryKenny MacAskill MPhas repeated calls for the Lord Advocate's powers to be split.Dorothy Bain, QCLast month, the besieged position was taken over by the new occupants.James Wolffe, QCThe pressure to split the...

The Law Society RFC 7s & Netball Tournament has announced a partnership with authorized community service charity LawCare ahead of its huge occasion on 19 September.'We could not think of a better charity partner...

Susannah DonaldsonConsiders the impact of the pandemic upon gender pay gaps figures reported by large construction companies.Large construction companies have reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has slightly distorted the gender pay gap (GPG), with...

The EU has granted the UK's data protection system a pass for now.Paul MotionThis explains everything.Two data "adequacy" decisions have been made by the European Commission for the UK. This resolves a major concern following...

The primary difficulty in the case was whether the arrival of this renewal application before the expiry of the Statute of Limitations might amount into some particular position within the meaning of Purchase 8...

A survivor of abuse at Rathgael and Lisnevin Training Schools has launched the initial judicial review challenge against the Ancient Institutional Abuse (HIA) remedy board.KRW LAW LLP has lodged an application for judicial review...

BlackaddersSix newly qualified solicitors were promoted to new roles, and eight trainees were recruited. This demonstrates the company's commitment to developing talent for the future.They will complete their two-year traineeship as solicitors with the...

Nearly 100 inmates were heldHMP PerthHave tested positive for Covid-19 during a significant epidemicScottish Prison Service(SPS) was announced this weekend.According to prison bosses, there were 97 confirmed cases Friday. Of these, a significant number...

The UK government is attempting to warrant flagship legislation that critics say would hand the police and ministers powers which could seriously curb the ability of citizens to protest, in a extremely tough time.Uncomfortably...

Govanhill Law CentreFuture is uncertain after the rejection of its application for a PS75,000 grant by TheScottish government?The HeraldReportsRachel MoonSenior solicitor and legal services manager said that the centre will need to "dilute its services"...

Mr Veitch combined RCCW in March 2019, having attended Aberdeen Grammar School and graduated from the University of Aberdeen. He gained wide experience in the industrial property sector, commencing his career in private practice...

When the Private housing (tenancies) (Scotland), Act 2016 was passed, Scotland created a new residential letting vehicle called the private residential tenant (PRT).A legal device was provided to tenants who rented property under a PRT. This...

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday additional two new instances to its docket to another semester, such as one dealing with the constitutionality of excluding Puerto Rico residents from receiving Supplemental Social Security Income...

Karim Ahmad Khan QC was sworn in as the prosecutor of this International Criminal Court.He afterwards acquired a D.Phil in Oxford University and functioned as a crown prosecutor before embarking on an global career.Judge...

How can we ensure that computers do not take over increasing amounts of the solicitors' work load? The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority both made important announcements last week about 'lawtech'.The SRA announcements were...

Hugh Olsonhe has been named director of training and educationFaculty of Advocates.Mr Olson assumes the reinsNeil Mackenzie, QC.Since 1995, the Faculty has had seven directors. Four of the seven directors have been members.Arnot Manderson-Sheriff Kenneth...

Karen Stachura writes concerning the advantages and disadvantages of the digital court system which has emerged within the last year."Only a catastrophe - real or perceived - generates real change. When that crisis happens,...

A rape complainant at Italy suffered a breach of her ECHR rights after she had been re-victimised in courtroom.The situation concerned criminal proceeding against seven guys who'd been charged with all the gang rape...

It is imperative to prepare and clarify fundamental changes in the flow of people between the European Union and the United States, which will take effect next year.House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs...

Murray Beith MurrayThe firm has announced internal promotions as well as a new recruitment position within its tax group.Laura BrownMurray Beith Murray has promoted Judith Brown to the position of director of tax. Ms Brown...

Ex-Seattle Police Chief Carmen Greatest said authorities should not have been amazed by the activities of pro-Trump protesters awarded the heated rhetoric of 2020.Law enforcement officials throughout the nation expressed shock on the chaos...

The German federal prosecutor's office in Karlsruhe told The Associated Press that it received the complaint from Paris-based Reporters Without Borders on Monday.Spokesman Markus Schmitt stated he couldn't speculate on how much time it...

Massachusetts man, key witness in the upcoming murder trial of his girlfriend, won't talk about his or she defecatory sexual behaviors -- even though he has previously spoken to police about it.Julia Enright, 24,...

Missouri landlord arrested for allegedly stabbing a tenant 30 times more than usual in front of his fiancee after the victim complained about heat not working in the house.The Kansas City Star reported that...

DialADeal Scotland Ltd (DDSL), a Glasgow-based company, was fined PS150,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making more than half a thousand nuisance marketing calls.Unsolicited calls related to non-existent Green Deal energy savings schemes,...

Under plans to be submitted to MSPs next Wednesday, so-called "vaccine passports” will be required for entry to certain events and higher-risk venues such as nightclubs and music festivals, and some football fields.TheScottish ParliamentVoting...

An appeal was signed by thousands of Polish judges and prosecutors, urging authorities to comply with recent EU court rulings to disband Poland's disciplinary chamber.After Poland's authorities refused abide by a ruling from the...

We have witnessed for over a year how the coronavirus has had an enormous impact on the construction industry. From disruptions in the supply and production, to suspensions and closures of sites during lockdowns,For...

A think tank has concluded that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), post-Brexit, could cause trust problems between the UK government and devolved administrations.The following report is a new one. Institute for GovernmentThe UKSPF...

Colin Hulme has been running Burness Paull's IP practice for over two decades. He is very familiar with protecting his clients' intellectual property rights. He knows there are still many things he can do to...

Eversheds SutherlandToday, has appointed Employment PartnerEuan SmithEdinburghMr Smith is an employment lawyer specialist for over 20 years. He joins us fromPinsent Masons. His vast experience includes advising both public and private sector employers. He is...

Over seven weeks, a consultation will be held on details of a licensing program for short-term lets.Social Justice SecretaryShona RobisonThe publication of a draft licensing ordinance for consultation has been announced by the Scottish Parliament, ahead...

The Dean of Faculty cautioned against "kneejerk responses" to the abolishment of the 'not proved' verdict and the division of the Lord Advocate's role.Roddy Dunlop, QCThe remarks were made asDorothy Bain, QCAs Lord Advocate,...

A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) would be held to some hotel fire that led to the deaths of two guests following the Crown Office created a U-turn on its earlier decision not to hold...

In case the Scottish Parliament approves the nominations, Ms Bain will substitute James Wolffe QC that will demit office once Her Majesty The Queen has signed the warrant appointing his successor.Ms Charteris will succeed...

HMRC was wrong to deny a backdated claim for child tax credits for asylum seekers that was granted refugee status, a judge at the Court of Session has mastered from the very first successful...

The appeal of Scotland's entrepreneurs was powerful enough to fight the impact of Covid-19 based on Harper Macleod, which closed deals worth more than 50 million during the first year of lockdown.In the financial...