A petition by two Scottish fishing organisations challenging a decision to vary the economic link licence condition in relation to Scottish sea fishing licences aimed at increasing pelagic fish landings has been refused by the Court of Session. Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation Ltd and Shetlan
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An association aimed at improving the experience of women at the Scottish bar has been established. “The theme of this year’s UN International Women’s Day is 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress'. This is a timely moment to announce publicly the establishment of Women at the bar &
Shelter Scotland, which acted on behalf of the appellants in the case of Manson and Downie v Turner and Turner, highlights the significance of the Upper Tribunal's decision in relation to the correct approach to assessing reasonableness specifically in relation to ground 1 and the wid
Dr Larysa Zhdankina, a Ukrainian lawyer exiled in Scotland, writes about the need for justice for child victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is estimated by the online platform Children of War, that for the period from February 24, 2022 to February 13, 2024, 526 children were killed and a
The Edinburgh Law School team participating in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition will be hosting a demonstration followed by a drinks reception later this month. The Jessup is the world’s largest and most prestigious international law competition. Centred aroun
The Outer House of the Court of Session has granted the mother of two boys who were subjected to abuse from their alcoholic father permission to relocate with them to her native Australia. Both the pursuer and the defender, referred to as R and S, held parental rights and responsibilities over their
A sheriff has granted a petition for a couple to be appointed as executors dative to a deceased by virtue of a power of attorney granted in their favour by his wife, the executrix nominate of the estate. The will of the late Robert Thompson appointed his wife Jean as executor nominate. Mrs Thompson
Edinburgh Law School’s Jessup team will be representing the UK in the competition’s international rounds in Washington DC in April 2024.
Dundee’s Citizen of the Year 2003, retired senior partner of Blackadders Solicitors and charitable trustee Norman “Norrie” Robertson has died peacefully, aged 94. Brought up in the Maryfield district of the city, Mr. Robertson attended Morgan Academy, then Morrisons Academy, Crieff
The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) has launched a large-scale public consultation as part of a review of the Treasure Trove system, which is the process for assessing and preserving archaeological finds discovered in Scotland. The 12-week consultation will inform a repor
Nearly half the money that GEOAmey paid to the Scottish government in fines over its failure to transport prisoners was handed straight back as ‘support’ to the company in a renegotiated contract. GEOAmey was hit with £4 million worth of fines after repeated failures in the deliver
Addleshaw Goddard remained the top legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Scotland last year, according to the latest Experian United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland M&A Review. The firm advised on 21 deals, just ahead of Macdonald Henderson, which took second place with 20
The Supreme Court has granted permission to appeal for the petitioner and appellant in Glasgow City Council v X, a case that considered the extent of the statutory duty of councils to provide suitable temporary homeless accommodation that meets the assessed needs of homeless households. Permission w
Plans to continue setting a minimum price per unit of alcohol and to increase it by 15p will go before the Scottish Parliament for approval. As part of a ‘sunset clause’ when minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation was introduced in 2018, it will end on 30 April this year unless Parliamen
A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. What South Africa Really Won at the ICJ
