Justice Secretary Michael Matheson An independent report published today has highlighted benefits of police reform.
Search: Scots syndicate 1901 bought land in Glasgow for £5000
Eric McQueen The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is submitting plans to Fife Council to build a two-court complex to hear sheriff and jury cases and custodies in Kirkcaldy.
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has transferred the Stonehaven Sheriff Court building for a nominal sum after the Stonehaven Town Partnership (STP) successfully demonstrated the financial viability and benefit to the community of its plans. SCTS has been working with the STP an
Pinsent Masons has joined a cyber catalyst working group set up by the Scottish government to help businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks. The establishment of the working groups is a key part of the Private Sector Action Plan on Cyber Resilience, which was published yesterday.
Earlier this year, Martyn Evans released his “Independent Strategic Review” of the legal aid system. Solicitor Ken Dalling has prepared the following open letter in response. Dear Sir,
The UK Supreme Court is offering 12 free slots for graduate law schools and university law societies to hold the final round of their mooting competition before one of the court's justices. The moot finals will take place between February and May 2019 and priority will be given to graduate law
The use and regulation of fireworks is the focus of a public consultation which aims to ensure everyone can enjoy displays safely. Community safety minister Ash Denham launched the consultation, which asks for views on issues such as whether the sale of fireworks to the public should be banned, and
Via UofG Moot: It was an all-Glasgow University final at the Lord Jones Moot Competition 2019 at Dundee University on Saturday – congratulations are due to Dylan and Ryan on their victory, and well done to Jasmine and Alistair for running them close! Kate Scarborough, of the Dundee Mooting Soc
A man found with three syringes in his rectum claimed they weren't his, police have said. A warrant was put out for Wesley Dasher Scott, 40, on a drug charge but when deputies in Clearwater, Florida took the man into custody last month he removed the needles from his rectum and handed them over, FOX
A Holyrood committee is seeking views on the operation of Scotland's freedom of information legislation. The Scottish Parliament’s Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee (PAPLS) is undertaking post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 .
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has started work to replace the roof and upgrade the façade of Peterhead Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court.
Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace (RCCW) has increased its Stonehaven presence through the acquisition of local law firm Connons of Stonehaven (Connons). Naomi Mearns, partner and Stonehaven branch principal at RCCW, will be working closely with Scott Rennie, associate solicitor at Connons, to sp
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has started work on a two court complex to hear sheriff and jury cases and custody cases in Kirkcaldy.
Morton Fraser has made three appointments to its construction team through the recruitment of a team of contentious and non-contentious construction specialists. Sandra Cassels will be joining the firm as a partner whilst Julie Scott-Gilroy and Caroline Earnshaw will join as associates.