Neil Stevenson Experts from a range of professional regulators came together at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) this week to discuss sanctions in professional regulation – actions taken when an individual doesn’t meet their professional obligations. They were joined by representa
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Mike Dailly Solicitor advocate Mike Dailly has slammed the UK government's proposed increase of more than 500 per cent in asylum and immigration tribunal fees, saying that "Securing a fair and just outcome should never depend upon your bank balance."
Lord Neuberger delivers the closing keynote address at the World Bar Conference in Edinburgh. Photo credit: Phoebe Grigor. The importance of independent advocates as “a very precious asset” in a democratic society has been underscored by Lord Neuberger, President of the UK Supreme Court.
The Law Society of Scotland has warned that despite moves to protect client communications with solicitors, the UK government’s Investigatory Powers Bill could still fall short. Tim Musson, convener of the Law Society of Scotland privacy law committee, said: “Protecting the privacy of a client
Dana Denis-Smith A project documenting the journey of women in the legal profession, from 1919 to present day has uploaded a number of insightful videos to its YouTube channel in recent weeks.
The Scottish Sentencing Council has brought together comprehensive and easy to read information on sentencing practice in a bid to demystify the sentencing process in Scotland. Sentencing can be complicated and the resource has been developed to provide comprehensive information in one place as a re
Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC Proposals to establish an online court to resolve civil claims of up to £25,000 have come under fire from the Bar Council in England and Wales.
David Johnston QC David Johnston QC, who serves as a Scottish law commissioner, is among 56 new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
The London Centre of International Law Practice (LCILP) is hosting a conference to address the challenges in the Middle East and Africa marked by political instability and a drop in oil prices. The main themes include:
Ian Forrester QC Places are still available to hear the UK Judge of the General Court of the European Union, Ian Forrester QC, give a talk, “Of Sporrans, Fishing Nets and Judicial Review…”
A Scottish human rights lawyer working in Colombia is to give a talk on his experiences in an event organised by the Faculty of Advocates’ Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee. Simon Crabb has been in South America since 2012, and will provide an insight into Colombia’s transition from armed c
A new group in the Faculty of Advocates is looking forward to hosting an event to celebrate the recent appointment of a Scottish advocate to the General Court in Luxembourg. The Advocates Group on European Union Law (AGEUL) has brought together senior and junior counsel with a shared interest and ex
Four undergraduates from the University of Dundee are raising financial support as they prepare to compete in an international moot.
Scottish Legal Training is pleased to announced discounts for its masterclasses this month. People who book places at these prestigious events will receive a 40 per cent discount. Tickets are now £87 plus VAT per person for each masterclass.
Scottish Legal Training is pleased to announce a special CPD events rate of £25 plus VAT for trainees, devils and students.
