Kate Frame The lawyer acting for the family of Sheku Bayoh, who was killed in police custody in May, has criticised thePolice Investigations and Review Commissioner(PIRC) and its powers ahead of a meeting this morning.
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Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC The Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association has announced that Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC will deliver its Annual Lecture for 2015, in association with Scott & Co.
Aamer Anwar There are a number of "complex issues" to be taken into account in the investigation into Sheku Bayoh's death, the Lord Advocate has told Mr Bayoh's family.
Sir John Chilcot Sir John Chilcot has issued a statement saying he understands "the anguish" of families of killed British soldiers awaiting the delayed Iraq Inquiry report.
A woman who sued her brother-in-law for £50,000 damages after his pet dog bit her on the face has had an application for a new trial refused despite the fact a jury awarded her less than £1,000 compensation. Margaret Ferguson raised an action for personal injury following the attack during a new y
Alasdair Sutherland Terra Firma Chambers' Robert Sutherland and Alasdair Sutherland will once again participate in the University of Aberdeen’s Land Reform in Review Symposium on Thursday 20 August 2015 at The Old Senate Room, Old Aberdeen.
Lorna Davis Following the decision of the EAT in Scotland's first social media misconduct case, Lorna Davis discusses the guidelines that can be drawn from the emerging caselaw.
Judges refuse appeal against sheriff’s decision that police search of vehicle for drugs was ‘lawful’
Lord Brodie A man accused of various drugs offences who challenged the admissibility of certain evidence allegedly recovered following a police search of a vehicle has had his appeal refused.
Janet Hood New research by the Law Society of Scotland shows a 42 per cent gender pay gap among its members, the lawyers' body has revealed.
Malcolm Hurlston CBE The number of business debt judgments recorded in Scotland rose sharply in the first half of 2015, according to new Registry Trust figures.
The United Nations has issued a report criticising corporal punishment law and the age of criminal responsibility in the UK, as well as the "disproportionate" use of stop and search by Police Scotland. The international body's human rights committee has released a twelve-page report examining whethe
Lady Stacey A prisoner whose confidential correspondence was opened by prison authorities had his human rights breached, a judge in the Court of Session has ruled.
Michael McDougall Michael McDougall says licensing law must keep pace with developments in the provision of taxi services.
Paul Wheelhouse Views are being sought on proposals to clarify the law on when possession of an object becomes ownership.
Lady Paton A British businessman of Indian origin wanted by authorities in Taiwan to serve a prison sentence after being convicted of negligent manslaughter following a drink-driving accident could be the first to be extradited to the Republic of China from the UK.
