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The number of homicide victims recorded in Scotland rose by 19 per cent in 2025-26, although the total remained the fourth lowest since comparable records began in 1976. Figures published today by Scotland's chief statistician show that 56 victims were recorded in 2025-26, nine more than the 47 reco

New York City’s horse-drawn carriage drivers are preparing to sue the city after councillors voted 40-7 to ban the century-old tradition from June 2028. Romanch’s Law followed the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan, who was thrown from a carriage earlier this year. Drivers argu

Burness Paull has appointed energy expert Sarah Vass as a partner to lead the firm’s energy exploration and production (E&P) team. Ms Vass brings extensive experience of the energy sector, having served most recently as general counsel for TotalEnergies E&P UK Limited. Over her time at

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is calling on people across mid to north east Scotland to share their experiences of economic, social and cultural rights as part of their spotlight research into how these rights are being realised in communities across the region. The visit is part of th

To mark End Workplace Bullying Day this week, Weightmans has launched a campaign calling on employers to address the problem and create workplaces where harmful behaviour is recognised, challenged and stopped. According to research commissioned by the firm, from a nationally representative survey of

September brought two milestones in the militarisation of space: the United States confirmed that it had put a weapon in orbit, and the RAF launched No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first unit dedicated to countering hostile threats to UK satellites. One of the few experts on the topic and the au