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New legislation is needed to better protect consumers and allow the Scottish legal services market to thrive, the Law Society of Scotland has said. Publishing a detailed prospectus which it has presented to the Scottish government on the need for change, the professional body for Scottish solicitors

Michael Livingston Michael Livingston has been elected chairman of Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), following banking partner Robert Laing's decision to retire after 32 years at the firm. Elected in 2010, Mr Laing is set to hand over the reins on 1 June.

The House of Lords EU Committee has invited the UK government to articulate the positive benefits of EU membership, clearly presented to the public, "rather than playing on the fear of the alternative". It welcomes the government’s new emphasis on the UK’s geopolitical role as part of the EU, an

A man who failed to return a VHS copy of Freddy Got Fingered to his local rental store has been arrested 15 years later. James Meyers, 37, was pulled over last week due to a broken tail-light when officers noticed an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

A cyclist who was injured after being “catapulted” over his bike when the front wheel hit a metal strip in the road has successfully sued a Scottish council after a judge ruled that the roads authority was liable. Lady Wolffe ) in the Court of Session held that the defenders were in breach of th

Kate Frame The accidental discharge of a police firearm during a training exercise was negligent and preventable, the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has found.

Two men have been charged with wildlife offences after the BBC obtained footage of a fox hunt in the Scottish Borders. The news comes as campaigners claim the ban on fox hunting with dogs is routinely flouted while supporters say they take care to abide by the law.

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Plans have been revealed for a new jail at Milton of Leys in Inverness. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has notified Highland Council of its plan to potentially submit a formal planning application for an area of land in the Braes of Balvonie area.

Paula Jefferson Following a consultation last year which received 35 written responses a very short draft bill has been produced by the Scottish government which promises to make significant changes to the current ability for victims and survivors of abuse to bring claims for damages, writes Paula J

The prosecution of three women on brothel-keeping charges collapsed after the chief investigating officer refused to give evidence on medical grounds that were discussed in secret, The Guardian reports. Manchester Crown Court heard that the charges will lie on file.

An "idiot" who hijacked a plane in an apparent bid to contact his ex-wife posed for a photo with a brave Aberdeen man before his dramatic arrest yesterday. The world watched as EgyptAir flight MS181 landed in Cyprus after being hijacked by a man said to be wearing an explosive belt.

Martha Spurrier Liberty has today announced the appointment of its new director – campaigner and barrister Martha Spurrier.

Dana Denis-Smith A project documenting the journey of women in the legal profession, from 1919 to present day has uploaded a number of insightful videos to its YouTube channel in recent weeks.

Andrew Mackenzie