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The public is being asked for its views on proposals to establish a Scottish minimum income guarantee (MIG). Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison will today co-chair the first meeting of a new steering group to drive forward the new policy.

The High Court of Justiciary has refused three appeals on behalf of men convicted of abduction and rape based on advances in medical science after their cases were referred to the court by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission. Brian Meighan, Kevin Kane, and David Pugh each re

James Findlay QC, Denis Garrity and Fergus Colquhoun successfully represented the petitioners in two related cases seeking judicial review of decisions of the Scottish ministers to make changes to planning policy following a consultation process. The petitions by Graham’s the Family Dairy (pro

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has become the latest organisation to commit to supporting academically gifted Scottish students from less advantaged backgrounds access a career in law by signing up as a silver sponsor of the Lawscot Foundation. In a statement, the Foundation and Addleshaw

Tax lawyer Jonathan Bremner QC has joined Axiom Advocates after calling to the Scottish bar earlier this year. Mr Bremner called to the English Bar in 2005 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in England and Wales in 2018. He practises in England from One Essex Court.

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA) has announced three events to take place in September. Beyond the Basics: Effective Enforcement Solutions – Thursday 2 September at 5.30pm.

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed oil and gas specialist Bruce McLeod as a partner based in its Aberdeen office. Previously a partner with a Scottish-based firm for 17 years, Mr McLeod has an extensive track-record advising on oil and gas infrastructure and M&A negotiations, an

A series of three briefing papers on the Scottish Parliament’s consideration of proposals to amend retained EU law in devolved areas is now available. The papers have been written by Dr Robert Brett Taylor and Professor Adelyn L M Wilson of the University of Aberdeen as part of a Scottish Parl

The search for the latest ‘light bulb’ idea in risk management within the Scottish legal sector has been launched today. The Innovation Cup aims to tap into the expertise of the Scottish legal community and improve risk management across the profession. The Law Society of Scotland is run

More than 260 people attended a tribunals conference held virtually yesterday to consider future developments as the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland enters a period of substantial expansion. The conference discussed the ways in which the Scottish tribunals, both devolved and reserved, have adapted

Cross-justice collaboration has improved the efficiency of summary criminal business in the sheriff courts, a report has shown. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service report on pre-intermediate diet meetings (PIDMs) shows that engagement in the procedure increased from a national average of 53 pe

The Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Act 2019 received Royal Assent on 24 April 2019 but Part 2 of the act, which allows Scottish courts to impose a periodical payment order (PPO) for future pecuniary losses in a personal injury claim rather than to award damages as a

Donald Findlay QC has launched a new website. Mr Findlay, Scotland's top criminal lawyer, became an advocate at the Scottish bar in 1975 and a Queen's Counsel in 1988. He is renowned for being fearless in his pursuit of justice for his clients and is widely regarded as having shaped modern-day

Menus could show how many calories there are in meals under new Scottish government plans to encourage healthy eating. Calorie labelling on restaurant and takeaway menus could become mandatory under the proposals meant to help tackle obesity.

Douglas J. Cusine questions the purpose and scope of the proposed register of judicial interests. The Scottish government is insisting on a register of judicial interests, to promote the ends of “openness and transparency”. It is unlikely that any arguments presented by the former and cu