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There were 345 deaths in prison custody over the period 2012-13 to 2022-23, with the annual number of deaths generally increasing over this time, new statistics from Scotland's chief statistician show. The statistics should not be taken as indicative that the risk of death changes specifically becau

McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) Solicitors, headquartered in Glasgow, has announced three promotions and the appointment of a new senior accredited paralegal.  Laura McKenna, currently head of employment law, is now a director while Colm Kerr, who specialises in corporate law, is now senior assoc

A flagship case from a scheme repurposing ownerless property was at the centre of a visit by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson and officials from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer’s (KLTR) office yesterday.

The recent announcement by Lord Pentland of the publication of a court reporters’ guide by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is a welcome recognition that the decline of what is now termed the ‘mainstream media’ has serious implications for the administration of justice and

The family of Sheku Bayoh have settled out of court with Police Scotland over his death in custody 10 years ago. Mr Bayoh, 31, died in Kirkcaldy on 3 May 2015, after being restrained on the ground by six officers. The Crown Office decided not to take legal action against the officers involved.

A supermarket lorry driver has been awarded over £56,000 in damages in a personal injury action against his employer after a sheriff found that his claim had not been exhausted by a previous agreement between the pursuer and the first defender. Thomas Ward raised the action against his employe

This year's Macfadyen Lecture is to be given by the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, The Honourable Mr Justice Adrian Saunders at the Royal Society of Edinburgh at 6:00pm on Thursday 27 March. His subject is 'The Caribbean Court of Justice at 20 Years'.

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has condemned Israel’s renewed airstrikes and shelling of Gaza that began last week.  With reports of almost 600 people killed since shelling resumed, the recorded estimated number of Palestinian fatalities stands i

A freedom of information response received by the Scottish Conservatives reveals that that only 10 victims were notified under the Scottish government's Victim Notification Scheme about prisoners being released in recent weeks. It was estimated that up to 390 prisoners could have been released under

The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has raised concerns about the quality of custody photographs taken by Police Scotland of people they arrest. In a new report, Commissioner Dr Brian Plastow said a “sizeable proportion” of custody images taken between 2019 and 2024 are of such low qual

In the final article of the series on the Clark Foundation for Legal Education, the trustees look at an ongoing project that it is supporting. MiniTrials – an initiative begun by Scots lawyers to help schools find out more about the Scottish legal system – simulates court cases and is de

The Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights has urged Turkish authorities to uphold the right to freedom of assembly and expression as major protests continue across the country. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in protests following the arrest and detention of Ekrem Ä°mamoÄ

A coastal village in New York has seemingly faced down an attempted coup led by "Captain Bootyhead". The owner of a local pirate-themed snack company this month declared himself winner of the Sea Cliff mayoral election, which he lost to Elena Villafane by 62 votes to 1,064.