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People are being encouraged to participate in a nationwide survey to help inform a public body on how engagement in decisions about land in Scotland can be improved. The Scottish Land Commission’s online surveys have officially launched giving people in Scotland an opportunity to make a meanin

A prisoner who has been serving a life sentence for the murder of a nine-year-old boy since 1974 has failed in a challenge against the Scottish Ministers' decision to delay determining his application for a First Grant of Temporary Release. Brian Morrice was convicted of the murder when he was 17 ye

The Law Society of Scotland has launched its new five-year strategy, underpinning its commitment to a "thriving, diverse and sustainable" legal sector to support Scottish communities and businesses. The new document outlines the society’s key priorities and strategic objectives, covering both

MSPs are set to debate and vote on stage one of the Scottish government’s Hunting with Dogs Bill, which aims to tighten legislation and put an end to illegal hunting. Speaking ahead of the debate on 25 October, environment and land reform minister Mairi McAllan said: “The chasing and kil

To mark Black History Month, the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association is delighted to host an event this Thursday. In line with the Black History Month theme of 'Time for Change: Actions Not Words', the event will examine what it means to build a culture of allyship within the Scottish legal professi

As we emerge from Brexit and the Covid crisis, are the powers of the Scottish Parliament still fit for purpose? Is there a more optimal balance of powers for Scotland within the Union? Is federalism a viable option for the UK, and what would it look like? Alternatively, what would it mean for Scotla

An Aberdeen sheriff who was subject to a sexual misconduct hearing four years ago is to face a second tribunal. The Scottish government has confirmed a fresh tribunal will be convened to look at the actions of Sheriff Jack Brown towards a lawyer known as X, following inquiries by The Courier.

Lord Brailsford will be the new chair of the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has confirmed in a statement to the Scottish Parliament. Lord Brailsford replaces Lady Poole today.

The new Tenant Protection Act falls short of expectations, argues the Legal Services Agency. In October 2022, the Scottish Parliament passed the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill (which has now received royal assent). This bill aims to introduce new measures to protect tenants in th

Mitchells Roberton, the Scottish member firm of Commercial Law Group, hosted the Commercial Law Group Conference in Glasgow from 21 to 23 October.

The Sheriff Appeal Court has allowed an appeal by Scottish Water against a sheriff’s determination that it was liable for the severe illness of a herd of cattle on a farm on the Isle of Lewis as alleged by the farm’s proprietor after a re-examination of the evidence following an inadequ

Edinburgh Law School's Professor Laura Macgregor is to present a lecture entitled Scottish Partnership Law: the Contribution of George Joseph Bell later this month. The lecture will focus on Scottish partnership law, specifically the contribution of the institutional writer, George Joseph Bell, to t

Glasgow-based Quantuma Advisory has appointed Paul Black as director within its forensic accounting team. Mr Black joins Quantuma as an experienced forensic accountant and expert witness within the Scottish market. Strengthening Quantuma’s expert witness and dispute offering, he will assist in

Dear Editor, It was alarming to read the report of the submission by Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to the Criminal Justice Committee to the effect that some courts may have to be closed, 25 per cent of civil court days may be lost and staff numbers reduced in order to deal with, inter alia,

The Scottish Law Commission has published its report and draft bill on financial provision for cohabitants on cessation of cohabitation otherwise than on death. It recommends reform of sections 25 to 28 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006. Section 29 of the Act, dealing with claims by surviving co