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Dr Kath Murray, Lucy Hunter Blackburn and Lisa Mackenzie of MurrayBlackburnMackenzie take issue with the omission of the sex characteristic in Scotland’s hate crime framework and the lack of transparency in the work of the Kennedy group. Following the sentencing of Wayne Couzens for the k

A former architect who was erased from the architect’s register for unprofessional conduct has been unsuccessful in his challenge of the decision to remove him in the Court of Session.  James Thomson argued that the Architect Registration Board had sanctioned him excessively and that he h

With recent studies showing that nine in ten women feel menopause affects their work, many employers are reassessing the needs of their employees and introducing menopause support resources in the workplace. In order to support and educate employers on how best to handle menopause in the workplace,

Applicants who alleged they had been deprived of their right of access to a court suffered no ECHR violations after Belgium declined to hear their tort case against the Holy See, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.

Climate lawyers have urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Brazil's president for crimes against humanity over his administration's policies in the Amazon ahead of the COP26 in Glasgow this month. The Allrise group has lodged a case with the court alleging that the government o

Thousands of trafficking victims should be granted the right to remain in the UK, the High Court has ruled. Before the ruling, such victims could be returned to their home countries, where they risked being trafficked again. As a result, people often make claims for asylum but, having done so, they

Ayr Faculty of Solicitors recently thanked two long-standing office bearers as they stepped down, having served for over 50 years between them. Secretary Norman Geddes and treasurer George Hay stood down from the Deans Council of Ayr Faculty of Solicitors in September after each having served on it

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), which has an office in Edinburgh, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. WBD launched this week its Carbon Reduction Plan, which includes a number of engagements and measures to support the firm on its journey towards becoming a net zero business.

Thursday 4 November 2021 | 5:30pm-7:00pm Lord Hodge is to lecture next month on the importance of embracing developments in technology to best uphold the rule of law in modern democratic society.

Courtrooms could become crucial in tackling climate change by ensuring large companies commit to cutting carbon emissions, a University of Dundee expert has said. Raphael Heffron, professor for global energy law and sustainability, said that the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow presents a “once

A box left at the front door of a library prompted the arrival of a bomb squad – who discovered that it contained books. Police arrived at the library in Deschutes County, Oregon and advised people nearby to stay inside as they dealt with the box.

Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.

Motorcycle Law Scotland has appointed IAM examiner Lee Fisher and ex-police and insurance professional Ewen Stewart.

Six paralegals have been promoted at Lindsays. Lindsays' new senior paralegals are: Cheryl McCourt, who joined the firm following the firm's merger with Kidstons in 2008. She became a paralegal in 2011 and is part of the residential property team in Glasgow.

Macleod and MacCallum has welcomed newly qualified solicitors Rory Carson and Gemma Johnston to its residential conveyancing and family law teams. The new starts both gained their law degrees and diplomas in legal practice at Aberdeen University before returning to Inverness, where each secured