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Journalist John Forsyth discusses the state of Scots law in the wake of recent Supreme Court cases overturning decisions of the Inner House.

Lord Carloway The lord justice clerk has attacked the UK Supreme Court, calling it remote and “far removed” from the realities of Scots law.

The Faculty of Advocates will play a part in broadening the horizons of eleven Scots teenagers taking part in a "Through the Looking Glass" initiative. The charity initiative aims to open unexpected career avenues for gifted young students from less affluent areas by giving them an insight into prof

The Faculty of Advocates has declared its opposition to statutory jury directions about a complainer’s delay in reporting a sexual offence or lack of physical resistance.

Paul Hally Shepherd and Wedderburn has provided advice to BergenOil AG on the Scots law aspects of a significant investment in private oil and gas exploration company Aurora Energy Resources Limited.

Changes to Scots law will now mean fatal accident inquiries (FAI) can be held in cases where people die abroad. The Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths (Scotland) Bill, which was passed without opposition at the Scottish Parliament, increases the number of situations where FAIs are mandatory as well a

SLN assistant editor Kapil Summan looks back at some of the biggest stories in Scots law this year. The past year has been one of reform and change in the Scottish legal profession. In January, the then Lord President, Lord Gill, announced the timetable for the commencement of provisions of the Cour

Proposed legislation on third party rights in contract has been hailed by the Faculty of Advocates as an “important improvement” for Scots law. In comments to the Scottish Law Commission on a draft Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill, the Faculty stated: “In broad terms, the Faculty

Once again the issue of the “not proven” verdict and its viability in Scots criminal law has been raised after MSPs on Holyrood’s Justice Committee rejected a bill to abolish it. Scottish Legal News is now asking readers whether they think it is time for “not proven” to be consigned to the

Professor Roddy Paisley Professor Roddy Paisley, chair of Scots law at the University of Aberdeen – best known for his work on the law of servitudes and property law – has written a novel entitled Ballycarson Blues.

Ian Maxwell Families Need Fathers (FNF) Scotland has welcomed a report by Holyrood’s Justice Committeewhich makes a strong case for a broad review of Scots family law.

The Magic Circle’s 40 new promotions have revealed the most common universities partners attended, with two Scots institutions among them. The Lawyer reports that Oxford produced 12 partners this year, more than any other institution. It was followed by Cambridge with seven and Edinburgh, with fou

A group of judges and lawyers from Sweden enjoyed a warm welcome on a memorable visit to the Faculty of Advocates and Parliament House, Edinburgh. The group was given a brief introduction to Scots law and the Scottish legal system by Lord Carloway, the Lord President, and the Dean of Faculty, James

Raising the age of criminal responsibility would bring consistency across Scots law, according to the Law Society of Scotland. At eight, Scotland has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world and the Law Society has welcomed a recommendation to increase it.

Professor Martin Hogg The Edinburgh Law Review has been awarded the "BIALL Legal Journals Award 2016" for the quality of its content and advancement of scholarship in Scots law.