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The Faculty of Advocates has announced its opposition to plans by the Scottish government to end the three-year time limit on the raising of damages actions by survivors of historical child abuse.

David McKie German car manufacturer Volkswagen may be forced to compensate motorists if they bought cars affected by the the rigged emissions tests scandal.

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The Crown Office's Civil Recovery Unit has recovered £212,800 under an agreed civil settlement with a Glenrothes based company which accepted that it had benefited from unlawful conduct by a third party. Brand-Rex Limited is a developer of cabling solutions for network infrastructure and industrial

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is facing scrutiny over allegations that it may have breached data protection laws by improperly editing its internal customer records. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is looking into the matter following claims made by RBS customer and small business dir

Professor Sue Black Mary, Queen of Scots was not involved in the murder of her husband over 400 years ago according to an inquiry.

Chris Grayling A criminologist and government researcher has said the criminal courts charge which people are frequently unable to pay is in breach of article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

From left: Tom Cromar, Karen Donaldson, Charis McConnell, Kelly Craig and Una Paton (Ward 30 nursing staff), Stephen Webster and Kevin McCormick.

Caroline Young ESPC has been shortlisted for an accolade in this year's Scottish Business Awards.

A man from Alabama was arrested last week after he stole a lottery ticket dispenser from a liquor store - before returning to claim his cash prize. Richard D. Morgan, 41, attempted to cash a stolen ticket at the store around eight hours after police responded to its burglary.

Michael Matheson A consultation on strengthening the presumption against short periods of imprisonment has been launched by theScottish government.

Rosemary Agnew Scottish government plans to extend freedom of information (FOI) laws should cover private schools according to Scotland's information commissioner.

John Nimmo UK corporate law firm Nimmo WS has signed a deal with Manhattan law firm Rooney PC to create Rooney Nimmo, a joint legal venture with offices in Edinburgh, New York and London.

Frank Mulholland The Crown Office and Health and Safety Executive’s Health and Safety Conference at Aberdeen University today will look at the issues surrounding the investigation and prosecution of health and safety cases and provide a forum for investigators, prosecutors and defence lawyers to d

Jonathan Smithers Magistrates are allowing petty criminals to go unpunished in order to protect them from new court fees by issuing absolute discharges according to The Independent.