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Reforms to legal aid have been set out to make the system simpler and easier for both solicitors and those who need legal assistance – along with longer-term proposals for funding and improving the delivery of services. Actions set out in a discussion paper aim to simplify the funding system a

The Supreme Court of Canada has said it is winding down its presence on Elon Musk's X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. The court joined the platform in July 2015 and has around 46,500 followers – but said it will now "be focusing our communication efforts on other platforms".

A woman has admitted trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars and their stake in the rock-and-roll legend's iconic Tennessee home, Graceland. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland – using a fake company, forged document

Ness Gallagher, a Lanarkshire law firm, is once again taking part in St Andrew’s Hospice Make A Will Month, running throughout March.  For the 12th consecutive year, the firm will waive its usual fees for writing basic wills, instead collecting donations to support the work of St Andrew&r

Scottish beauty therapists and healthcare practitioners carrying out non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts and Botox injections must have sufficient insurance to protect customers if things go wrong. The warning comes from not-for-profit campaign organisation APIL (the

The SSC Society has moved the Paul Tweed event to a larger venue in Parliament House and released more tickets due to strong demand. There is no charge for the event and it qualifies for at least one hour of CPD.

Newly announced plans for legal aid fail to reflect the urgency and scale of the crisis in access to justice, according to the Law Society of Scotland. The Scottish government yesterday released a legal aid discussion paper alongside plans to reduce the administrative burden of legal aid, but has re

A British Army officer who raped and sexually assaulted a woman after meeting her on a dating app has been jailed.  Calum MacGregor was convicted on 30 January 2025 following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. The 30-year-old left the victim injured by attacking her at her home in Dec

A judicial review challenge by a pharmacy company against a decision to refuse an appeal against the inclusion of a new company on the pharmaceutical list for the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area has been rejected by the Outer House of the Court of Session. Abbey Chemists Ltd contested the decision to

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Amnesty welcomes acquittal of former Turkey chair, laments new crackdown on rights activists | Turkish Minute

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is taking action to tackle significant delays for people who are trying to access copies of their personal information held by local authorities across Scotland. Under data protection law, people have the right to ask an organisation if it holds thei

MFMac is championing Scottish Whisky as a key sponsor of the Fife Whisky Festival 2025. MFMac has sponsored the festival since its inception in 2018 and the continuation of the partnership reinforces its commitment to Scotland's world-renowned whisky industry.

Two people have been convicted of wildlife trafficking charges after unknowingly showing off their illegal goods to off-duty wildlife officials. The couple were on a short-haul flight in California when they struck up a conversation by chance with two people seated nearby, not knowing they were offi