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Scotland will lead the way in the UK in ensuring the experiences of those affected by the Miners’ Strike in the 1980s are properly understood, the Justice Secretary has said. Michael Matheson has ordered an independent review into the impact of policing on communities during the Miners’

The independent review on the impact of policing on affected communities in Scotland during the miners' strike is today launching a call for evidence. John Scott QC, who is leading the review, and his advisory panel, comprising Dennis Canavan, former MP and MSP, Jim Murdoch, professor of public law

Glasgow Caledonian Law Clinic has won the Public Services Award at the Evening Times Glasgow Community Champion Awards. The clinic was set up in March 2014 by law lecturer Claire McFadzean and is a student-led and student-run initiative designed to promote access to justice in th

The independent review on the impact of policing on affected communities in Scotland during the miners’ strike, led by John Scott QC, has announced details of events which will be held across Scotland to hear from those directly affected by the dispute. These engagement events are being held b

Blackadders has signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to support servicemen and women. Chairman Scott Williamson signed the document at the firm’s Dundee offices. It was co-signed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by squadron leader Jason Aslett, executive officer of 612 S

Lawyers have sounded a note of caution over making fundamental changes to criminal trials following the publication of a report into jury behaviour and the use of the ‘not proven’ verdict. John Scott QC told Scottish Legal News that the research commissioned by the Scottish government &l

All Sheriff Court business has been consolidated into 10 courts across Scotland. In response to the government restrictions on movement during the emergency, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is now moving to the next phase of its contingency plans.

The Society of Solicitor Advocates has expressed opposition to the suggestion by the Scottish government that juries be abolished in solemn trials for the duration of the coronavirus emergency. The option, which was tabled again by the Scottish government last week but which is not expected to appea

New quarantine laws that will require arrivals at Scottish airports to self-isolate have been questioned by John Scott QC, who called them a “mess” and “unenforceable”. Mr Scott also said the UK government is attempting to "get rid" of the laws.

A new bill has been introduced at Holyrood that would provide victims of historical child abuse in care in Scotland the opportunity to apply for financial redress payments of up to £80,000. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill aims to provide tangible reco

Miners wrongly sacked and convicted in the 1980s because of "trumped up" police charges should be compensated, Scottish ministers have been told. An inquiry led by John Scott QC has submitted its recommendations to the Scottish government, The Times reports.

Following the Law Scot Foundation and Law Society of Scotland 'Celebrating Inclusion Event & Law Fair', the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA) will be hosting a virtual quiz and mixer. This will be a further opportunity to network with those you may have met at the fair, and get to

The Amalgamated Briefing Paper on Restarting Solemn Trials has been updated.  Practitioners may wish to note that the written direction on corroboration has been updated. The following wording has been added at Part B(4):

A plastic surgeon who appeared in a virtual trial while operating on a patient is facing an ethics investigation. Dr Scott Green, from Sacramento, California, insisted he was "available for trial" as he appeared in the dock from an operating room wearing scrubs and surrounded by beeping medical equi

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has applied to Fife Council for permission to install 260 solar panels at Dunfermline Sheriff Court. A spokesperson for SCTS said the development would be part of their commitment to decarbonisation as well as the Carbon Trust Triple Standard accredit