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A group of Scottish housing associations has put Ofgem on notice of court action if it fails to comply with its legal duty to protect vulnerable customers amidst soaring energy prices. The Highlands and Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth Group has teamed up with the Good Law Project

The Scottish government has been urged to deliver a proper pay deal for officers and tackle soaring numbers of officers considering retirement after Police Scotland confirmed that the number of planned retirements is 69 per cent above normal retirement levels when compared with the five-year averag

Businesses in Scotland were seeing some glimmers of hope in the second quarter 2022, according to the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor report, but while overall sentiment remains positive its level has fallen amid challenging conditions. The report, which surveyed 400 firms in July

The Access to Justice Foundation Scotland is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Legal Walks, in aid of free local legal advice charities, are back this autumn. The Glasgow Legal Walk is on Tuesday 27 September, with the closing reception at the Royal Faculty of Procurators.

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called on the Scottish government to set out a timescale for removing components from its security systems produced by a firm linked to repression of Uighurs in China. His comments come as a group of 67 MPs and lords have called on the UK gover

National Accident Helpline has announced the winners of its Future Legal Mind competition, with Scottish law student Syed Adil taking one of the prizes. Mr Adil will be awarded £1,500, which will go towards his studies as well as mentoring with experienced lawyers. He will also be given the op

The Guardian has obtained a Scottish government memo that reveals that “it is almost certain” draft legislation has been altered to secure the approval of the monarch under a procedure called Queen's Consent. The memo also confirms that her lawyers may discuss the details of bills with t

A race to the bottom in standards across a range of issues including workers’ rights, food and the environment could be triggered under the UK government’s latest post Brexit plans, Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson has told Holyrood. The UK government intends to introduce the Brexi

The Scottish Human Rights Commission and Law Society of Scotland have expressed misgivings about the UK government's Bill of Rights. Ian Duddy, chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, said the bill would "water down human rights protections".

The Scottish Arbitration Centre is relocating to CA House, Haymarket, Edinburgh, home of ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland). The centre will offer facilities for arbitration hearings, mediations, conferences and other events from its new base.

A Scottish actor who was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for sexual assault has successfully had the length of his sentence reduced by a year. Kevin Guthrie challenged his conviction and sentence, arguing that his legal representation at trial had been defective in its handling of evide

Scottish ministers have received calls to “come clean” on legal advice on whether Holyrood has the power to legislate for another independence referendum, The Scotsman reports. The calls follow the publication of certain legal advice related to 'indyref2', published yesterday afternoon.

Responding to the Scottish government’s Resource Spending Review announced last week, the Law Society of Scotland has criticised the freezing of justice budgets until 2027, saying that the government’s commitment to the recovery of the courts post-pandemic requires investment which is no

A new organisation to represent the interests of Scottish conveyancers has been proposed. The Steering Committee of the Scottish Conveyancers Forum is seeking the views of the profession on the remit and organisation of the body.

Digby Brown and Scottish Cycling have renewed a partnership deal that helps boost the sport while giving cyclists access to expert legal care. Diane Cooper, partner at Digby Brown, confirmed the deal after meeting with star athletes at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow last week.