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The bland generalities, often of pure hatred, in a war of ‘us’ versus ‘them’ take on a different perspective when faced directly with one of the enemy. A live prisoner of war may attract sheer animosity, or worse, but the remains of a dead combatant, by definition not exuding
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The Law Society of Scotland has furthered its commitment to sustainability by partnering with the global climate network, the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA). Building on the Law Society’s sustainability hub, the partnership with the not-for-profit organisation offers Scottish solicitors a
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A museum is set to display a newly-discovered book bound in the skin of one of England's most infamous murderers. Two books are now understood to have been made from the skin of William Corder, executed for the 1827 murder of Maria Marten, the BBC reports.
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Stronachs has recognised the growth and contribution of team members across several departments in its latest round of promotions. Partner Robert McDiarmid said: “This has been a strong year for the firm, and that’s down to the continued hard work and commitment of our people.
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Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced four promotions in the firm's Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.
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Anderson Strathern has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of one new partner and a new director in the commercial real estate team. Edward Gratwick returns to Anderson Strathern, joining the dispute resolution team as a partner. He has more than 17 years of experience litigating in pr
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Justices in the Supreme Court have unanimously supported the biological definition of "woman" in the Equality Act. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which had brought a case against the Scottish government on the basis that sex-based protections should apply only to people born
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The Scottish Land Commission has published a new Route Map to help make sure communities gain real and lasting benefits from nature restoration and investment in Scotland’s natural environment. The Route Map is a guide for landowners, developers, and investors. It shows how to involve local co
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The Inner House of the Court of Session has restored the decision of a children’s panel that determined that a father subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction for repeatedly raping his child’s mother was not a relevant person obliged to attend a children’s hearing in respect of
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There is a “crucial need” to review the law to ensure children’s voices are better heard during family separation, academics claim. Researchers have warned too many young people are left “muted”, with no direct involvement in the family court process.
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The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law will host an event entitled ‘Diversity and criminal law practice in Scotland: spaces for voices’ on 23 April. In this roundtable the challenges to representation and diversity faced within Scots criminal law practice will be explored. This event
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Amnesty International has announced the launch of a new Hong Kong section based overseas, following the closure of its offices in the city in 2021 amid a crackdown on human rights. The new entity, Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas (AIHKO), will be led by Hong Kong diaspora activists operating
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Macdonald Henderson has advised the shareholders of Scotland’s leading sandwich manufacturer & distributor – PJ’s Foods – on its sale to the UK’s largest national supply food-to-go manufacturers – Tiffin Sandwiches. PJ’s Foods was established in 1996 and
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