Harper Macleod's Bobby Murray warns consumers of the serious implications of a significant Scottish court ruling on health insurance. On 25 June, Lord Sandison issued a detailed and very interesting decision in a long-running case.
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A former Edinburgh Academy teacher exploited a position of trust to physically and sexually abuse young boys, a court has ruled. John Young was found to have targeted pupils while employed as a PE teacher at the independent school in the capital between 1966 and 1993.
With modern slavery and people trafficking on the rise, we must stay vigilant in Scotland, writes Sheriff Maryam Labaki. There’s a brand-new Scottish musical coming to Glasgow this August, based on a remarkable story drawn straight from our legal past.
A World War naval base and a centuries old Swedish ship have both been named as Scotland’s newest historic marine protected areas (MPAs). Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin confirmed the designation of the two sites off the coasts of Orkney and Shetland to recognise
"Take that, sir. By God, sir, you shall more of this yet!,” cried Scottish banker George Morgan as he struck a merchant on the head with his umbrella. The incensed victim, David Landale, replied through the crisp Kirkcaldy air in measured breaths: "You are a coward, sir, a poor, silly coward."
As Scotland consults upon its minimum marriage age, Caroline Gillespie, family law partner at Weightmans, suggests that the country must also consider aligning its legal definition of a child with the UNCRC to ensure meaningful safeguarding. In 2024, Scotland became the first UK nation to bring the
Balfour+Manson has welcomed three newly-qualified solicitors and two trainees to its private client team. Solicitors Forida Begum, Rebecca Taylor and Olivia Fawl have joined the firm with immediate effect, alongside trainees Lucy Connor and Daniel Heaney.
A leading Scottish legal academic has joined dozens of scholars from around the world in calling for the deproscription of Palestine Action. Professor Emilios Christodoulidis, chair of jurisprudence at the University of Glasgow School of Law, is among signatories to an open letter describing the pro
Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.
Irwin Mitchell has bolstered its medical negligence services in Scotland with the appointment of partner Darren Deery. Mr Deery, who previously sat on the management board of Drummond Miller, will now head the firm's Scottish medical negligence team.
Minibus driver found with £241k of cannabis in vehicle loses appeal against drugs offence conviction
A London-based minibus driver convicted of being involved in transporting cannabis to Glasgow for supply has lost an appeal against his conviction in the High Court of Justiciary after the court found the sheriff had not failed to address the jury on what the appellant knew about what he was transpo
Douglas Ross KC reviews the latest instalment in Philippe Sands KC's "loose trilogy". Philippe Sands KC is a leading public international lawyer who has moved beyond the realm of practitioner/academic by writing a series of books based on themes of international law and justice aimed at a wider audi
A police force has defended spending nearly £13,000 on a coffee machine after criticism from auditors. Police in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia spent a total of €4.66 million on a new "innovation lab" which was originally set to cost just €250,000.
Perth-based Eden Legal has welcomed Susan Harrison as an associate solicitor. Ms Harrison brings a wealth of experience in private client matters, dispute resolution, family law, and contract negotiation.
A former foster carer abused at least four vulnerable children in her care over a 16-year period. Gillian Murray was found guilty of using cruel and unnatural treatment towards the young victims following a trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
