New analysis suggests that gender recognition reform in a number of European jurisdictions has "taken place with minimal public scrutiny", according to MurrayBlackburnMackenzie. In an article published in the May 2020 edition of the Edinburgh Law Review, the policy analysis collective reviewed
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The Lord Justice General, Lord Carloway, has established a short-term working group, led by the Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, to consider the practicalities of recommencing trials by jury when public health guidelines make it possible. When the lockdown commenced, Lord Carloway decided that sole
Businesses in the energy sector are encouraged to join a dedicated webinar on Tuesday 19 May at 12:30pm which will outline practical advice from industry experts to help address concerns within the market as a result of COVID-19. Hosted by Addleshaw Goddard, Rebooting Aberdeen will include insight f
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has been successful in defending a ‘leave to appeal’ case in the Inner House of the Court of Session. The complainer sought leave to appeal against the SLCC’s decision that his complaint was time-barred and ineligible for investigatio
A Chinese national who was identified as a victim of modern slavery but was initially refused discretionary leave to remain in the UK has successfully petitioned for a reduction of the decision. The petitioner, ZL, challenged the decision of the Home Secretary on the grounds that she had erred
The head of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has told Holyrood's Justice Committee that judge-only trials were “not completely off the table”. The Scottish government's original proposals along these lines were met with a furious backlash. Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf thereaft
A prisoner in HMP Glenochil serving nearly 20 years in custody has been refused permission for judicial review of a decision of the Scottish Ministers not to move him into less secure prison conditions. Lee Brown, who would remain in prison until 2024 without early release, argued that he should hav
The results are in for the Law Society of Scotland Council elections, with a number of new members as well as familiar faces elected. The results, announced today, show one new member returned in one of the seats representing Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Stonehaven sheriff court districts, as well
Gilson Gray has announced seven new promotions, including one legal director, four associates, and two senior solicitors.
Aberdein Considine has added further industry experience to its lender services practice group with the appointment of a new operations manager. Tahir Bashir has joined the firm from the Ascent Performance Group, bringing with him 20 years of experience in property and volume debt recovery.
Legislation to ensure that the rights of children are at the heart of any family law case, and that their views are heard, has passed its first hurdle at Holyrood. Measures in the Children (Scotland) Bill include regulation of child contact centres to ensure every one is a safe place for c
The Scottish arm of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has issued an eight-point checklist to help owner/managers across the region deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their businesses. The organisation’s members, who include insolvency practitioners, lawyers, and
Perth-based solicitor Amanda Millar has taken up the Law Society of Scotland's presidential reins, while Stirling-based Ken Dalling becomes the new vice president. Ms Miller thanked her predecessor John Mulholland for rising to the challenges of the past year with collaborative care and enthusi
The recommended rate of pay for trainee solicitors will not change for the coming year, the Law Society of Scotland has confirmed. The Law Society’s governing Council has agreed that, in light of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the recommended remuneration rate for trainees wi
Sir Nigel Knowles, the former head of DLA Piper, has taken over the reins of global legal business DWF from Andrew Leaitherland. Mr Leaitherland has led DWF since 2006, overseeing its expansion from two offices in the UK to 33 offices across four continents, including in Belfast and Dublin, as well