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Dear Editor, My local newspaper, The Courier and Advertiser, has reported this week of a case at the High Court in Dundee in which a young woman admitted stabbing her partner during a struggle with a kitchen knife and causing his death.

Graham Ogilvy tells the story of the remarkable Scottish advocate who became a reforming lord chancellor, developed the French Riveira and narrowly avoided a damaging sex scandal. The next time you are promenading along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, spare a thought for Henry Peter Brougham, the

Landmark new EU rules on nature restoration could be introduced in Scotland. The EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) aims to restore at least 20 per cent of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.

A tourist threatened by a blowtorch-wielding "pirate" was unexpectedly rescued by two naked men. Nudists Pete Sferra and Lloyd Fishback were taking a clothes-free stroll through the Castro neighbourhood of San Francisco when they spotted the person they described as a "crazy kind of pirate guy".

Solicitor Morag Ferguson has been appointed as a member of the Standards Commission for Scotland for a six-year term. The Standards Commission is responsible for ensuring councillors and board members of devolved public bodies meet the high standards of behaviour that the public is entitled to expec

An English pupil barrister who swore throughout an ethics exam has been fined £500. Jack Henry Sadler told the Bar Standards Board (BSB) that he was unaware – despite being told – that he could be heard and was being recorded during the professional ethics assessment, which he took

A rapist who subjected two former partners to a campaign of violent and controlling abuse has been jailed for seven years. Charles Fyfe Morrison was found guilty of five charges – including three serious sexual assaults – following a trial at the High Court in Paisley.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. China releases tortured rights lawyer Chang Weiping | Radio Free Asia

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by an airline against a decision that the cancellation of a flight caused by a pilot falling ill did not constitute “extraordinary circumstances” under which it was not required to pay compensation to air passengers. Kenneth and Linda

The Scottish government has ruled out review or reform of the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) system. Justice Secretary Angela Constance told Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie by letter that the government has "every confidence in the system that is in place for FAIs".

Hamiltons Law Accountants has strengthened its team with the appointment of Sharron Mullady as a senior administrator. Director David Hamilton said: "With years of extensive experience in administrative roles, Sharron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Hamiltons Law Accountants."

Peebles law firm Blackwood & Smith LLP has raised £5,890 for Will Aid.

Thorntons is celebrating its first anniversary since opening its permanent office base in Glasgow. The move to its Lomond House premises on George Square, spanning 7,200sq ft, marked a significant milestone for the firm – and in the past year it has witnessed 72 per cent growth from the city b

Brodies LLP has announced its fourteenth consecutive year of growth, posting revenue of £114.3 million. In the financial year to 30 April 2024, the firm saw revenue grow by just over 7.5 per cent, from £106.25 million the previous year. Operating profit also increased from £48.6 mi