The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Regeneration Committee want to hear from people across Scotland as it begins its examination of the Footway Parking and Double Parking (Scotland) Bill. The bill aims to make it illegal to park on footways (pavements) and make pavements safer by stoppi
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SCBA president promises support for all High Court pleaders, ‘wigged or unwigged’ after Yazdanparast
Thomas Leonard Ross President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association, Thomas Leonard Ross has responded to the Society of Solicitor Advocates concerns, published in yesterday'sScottish Legal News that the High Court has criticised the independence, integrity and professionalism of criminal defence
Opponents of a health board's move to downgrade an island hospital are seeking judicial review of the decision. Member of SOS NHS Skye have called on theHealth Secretary Shona Robison to order a review into NHS Highland's decision to build a £15 million hospital in Broadford rather than Portree.
Brian Napier QC Brian Napier QC and Jonathan Mitchell QC discuss the possible implications of the future abolition of Employment Tribunal fees in Scotland.
People from across Scotland are today being asked for their view on proposed legislation which would change the consent process for the transplantation of organs. The legislation, if passed, would create a soft opt-out system which would effectively mean that organs and tissue would be available for
Alistair Carmichael A legal challenge contesting the election of Liberal Democrat Alistair Carmichael as MP for Orkney and Shetland is to be heard in the Court of Session today and will be broadcast live.
An MSP who has been a long-standing campaigner for anti-human trafficking legislation in Scotland has hailed a double initiative by a group of advocates. Jenny Marra MSP is supporting two “Tumbling Lassie” events to examine the law on slavery in Scotland and to raise funds for charities which he
Michael Matheson Two reports on Police Scotland's call handling and use of stop and search were released today as Justice Secretary Michael Matheson prepares to appear before MSPs.
Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC The Scottish government will introduce legislation to create new domestic abuse offences and criminalise the distribution of "revenge porn", First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday.
Nicola Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will today lay out her government's legislative programme for the last session of the Scottish Parliament before the 2016 elections.
Alison McInnes The Law Society of Scotland has backed calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from eight to 12.
Blog: The Glasgow bin lorry crash: why we need greater transparency in prosecutorial decision-making
By Professor James Chalmers The previous two days of the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) currently taking place in Glasgow Sheriff Court must have been at least frustrating and often deeply distressing for everyone involved.
Former SNP leader Gordon Wilson A former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has branded the governance of Police Scotland as "authoritarian" and called for the federalisation of the national force.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie Police Scotland has faced criticism from politicians following its take-over of Scotland's Safety Camera Partnerships.
Christine McLintock, president of the Law Society of Scotland The Law Society of Scotland has published details of a five-year strategy designed to expand the range of services offered to its members and offer membership to other legal professionals.
