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The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have today published a joint report making recommendations for the safe and responsible introduction of self-driving vehicles.  The report recommends introducing a new Automated Vehicles Act, to regulate vehicles that can d

The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS) has launched a draft bill to amend the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FoISA).  CFoIS is inviting the public and all MSPs to support the bill and ensure it achieves legislative impact in 2022.

Cult classic film Fight Club has been rewritten in China to give it a more censor-friendly ending where law enforcement ultimately wins the day. The original version of the 1999 film, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, ends with the protagonist failing to foil an anti-consumerist plot to blow up

A new sentencing guideline applicable to people under the age of 25 at the date of their guilty plea or when a finding of guilt is made against them has come into effect. Reflecting "compelling" scientific evidence on the development of cognitive maturity, the guideline says that a young person will

Thorntons is urging other businesses to commit to staff volunteering, saying it adds value to employees’ professional and personal lives. In 2020, the firm signed up to Dundee-based Social Good Connect, looking to help staff feel connected during the challenges of lockdown. Launched by CEO Car

Therapy used to attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity has been outlawed in France. The country's parliament endorsed a law backed by President Macron's ruling party to bring an end to the practice.

Legislation proposing the permanent adoption or temporary extension of some "beneficial" measures enacted during the pandemic has been published today, including an extension to statutory time limits for criminal proceedings. The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill proposes changes in

Gender inequality and improving women’s experiences within the justice system will be addressed by a new Scottish government panel. Members will examine the experiences of women as both victims and offenders in a range of settings including policing, community justice, criminal and civil court

An activist who was deceived into a long-term intimate and sexual relationship with an undercover Metropolitan Police officer has been awarded a nearly £230,000 payout by a tribunal. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) ruled that Kate Wilson should be paid a sum of £229,471.96 by the

The Law Society of Scotland has today published a report into racial inclusion within the Scottish legal profession, finding an increasingly diverse and progressive sector that wants to do more, but is hampered by slow progress, lack of visible minority role models and experiences of bias. Alongside

Legislation has been passed to allow women who have paid for private surgery to remove transvaginal mesh to get their money back. The Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill will establish a scheme to repay mesh removal costs which will open for applications as soon as is prac

A petition to the nobile officium of the High Court of Justiciary by a self-titled journalist and blogger who was found in contempt of court after publishing material relating to the trial of former First Minister Alex Salmond has been ruled competent to proceed to a full hearing. Craig Mu

Gibson Kerr has combined its two Edinburgh offices to bring its operations under new premises. The move to 6 Randolph Crescent will support the firm's 27-strong team of lawyers and support staff.

Macnabs has announced the promotion of Jane McNicol to senior associate and Clair Cranston to associate. Ms McNicol has nearly 20 years’ experience litigating in the Court of Session, Sheriff Court and tribunals throughout Scotland acting for multi-national companies, insurers, claims companie

Legal mental health charity LawCare has now helped more than 10,000 legal professionals and support staff. In 2021, LawCare, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, provided support to 667 people via 662 phone calls, 119 emails and 50 online chats. It provided ongoing peer support to 64 peo