Martin Sloan: GDPR – Top five to-dos 12 months in
The General Data Protection Regulation came into force on 25 May 2018. As GDPR approaches its first birthday, what should be on your to-do list? Martin Sloan shares his top five actions that will help to ensure you remain GDPR compliant.
Published 23 May 2019
Ireland: Data Protection Commission launches inquiry into Google's processing of personal data
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened a statutory inquiry into Google Ireland's processing of personal data.
Published 23 May 2019
David Lorimer: The Gillen Report – realistic reform or missed opportunity?
David Lorimer, PhD candidate at the University of Aberdeen, analyses a new Northern Ireland report into reforming the law on serious sexual offences. He argues what is law for the accused should be law for the complainer.
Published 23 May 2019
ECtHR: Man refused access to solicitor during questioning suffered no violation of his right to a fair trial
An Irish man whose access to a solicitor was restricted during questioning by police on suspicion of murder did not suffer a violation of his right to a fair trial, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled.
Published 23 May 2019
US: Washington becomes first state to approve composting of human remains
Washington has become the first US state to approve composting of human remains as an alternative to cremation.
Published 23 May 2019
Law Society of Scotland In-house Annual Conference | Thursday 13 June | Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Collaborate, respond and innovate. Hear from top in-house lawyers and talk through challenging scenarios with your peers.
Published 23 May 2019
Scotland-wide search reveals one of Britain’s best young riders as Watermans Sports Ambassador 2019
Watermans Solicitors is geared up to support one of Britain’s best young riders, Rory Skinner, after the multiple British youth champion was named as the winner of a campaign to find the firm’s next sports ambassador.
Published 23 May 2019
And finally... grave decision
A dead woman was within her rights to disinherit two of her children who accused her of witchcraft.
Published 23 May 2019
Report recommends minimising isolation of young people on remand in wake of tragic deaths
Being traumatised, being young, being held on remand and being in the first three months of custody increases the risk of suicide, a report on mental health services for young people entering custody at HMP YOI Polmont has found.
Published 22 May 2019
Kirsty Smith becomes legal director at TLT in Glasgow
TLT has grown its UK-wide corporate team with the appointment of Kirsty Smith as legal director in Glasgow, who joins from DWF.
Published 22 May 2019
