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Courts will be able to dismiss lawsuits "seeking to stifle free speech earlier" under government reforms to protect the legal system from abuse. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has today set out a package of measures that take aim at so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
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The Access to Justice Foundation Scotland is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Legal Walks, in aid of free local legal advice charities, are back this autumn. The Glasgow Legal Walk is on Tuesday 27 September, with the closing reception at the Royal Faculty of Procurators.
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The recent case of Free Miles v The Royal Veterinary College, featuring Dorothy the turkey, shares striking similarities to one of my early employment tribunal cases. In that memorable case, the claimant had “rescued” (we said “stolen”) a duck (unnamed) from her employer beca
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CMS has teamed up with Food & Drink Federation Scotland to host a free-to-attend webinar outlining the challenges and opportunities facing businesses following new regulations for plastics and packaging. The event will focus on Scottish government’s regulatory changes around single use pla
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A Scottish Green Party MSP today launched a consultation on her legislative proposal to designate protest free ‘buffer zones’ outside abortion clinics across the country. Gillian Mackay said that intimidation and harassment outside these healthcare facilities must end, and that legislati
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McDougall McQueen has today opened its new Midlothian Property Hub in Dalkeith. As well as estate agency and conveyancing services, the Property Hub will also provide financial services, mortgage advice and free property valuations.
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Legal mental health charity LawCare has extended its online chat service for legal professionals from one to four days a week from today. The charity, which offers free, confidential, emotional support to anyone working in the law, has been operating a helpline and peer support programme since 1997
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A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. International lawyers call for suspension of extradition to Hong Kong amid crackdown | Radio Free Asia
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Regulations have been passed to put in place "a safe, fast and free" vetting system for those who open their homes to displaced Ukrainians. Under the scheme, volunteer hosts will be able to apply for expedited disclosure checks. These enhanced checks will offer the same level of scrutiny as the init
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Scottish Legal News continued its successful start to the year with 262 new subscribers to the free daily newsletter taking its readership to 14,433. Twitter followers reached 12,000 for the first time with an additional 60 readers signing up while SLN's LinkedIn page attracted 124 new follower
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The Faculty of Advocates is hosting a free event next week ahead of International Women's Day. A screening of the film Dying to Divorce – this year’s British entry for the Best International Film at the Oscars – will be held on 7th March at the Mackenzie Building bet
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Men feared witches and burnt women. It is the function of speech to free men from the bondage of irrational fears.
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Blood donors will be rewarded with Christmas trees under a novel scheme in Poland. The national forestry service's "Christmas Tree for Life" campaign will see anyone who donates blood, platelets or plasma tomorrow given a free fir tree.
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The Law Clinic is a student-run organisation, committed to improving access to justice by offering free legal advice in a variety of matters including employment, housing, consumer and Scottish Social Services Council cases, to those who otherwise cannot obtain legal advice. The Initial Advice Clini
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Turcan Connell are hosting a series of short virtual seminars covering the legal (and other) implications of the evolving market for trading carbon in the UK. These free online seminars will be hosted via Zoom – sign up details below. Thursday 25th November - 10am to 11am
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