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China has cracked down on the use of internet streaming services by young women who broadcast themselves eating bananas "seductively" and "erotically". New rules introduced by the country's Ministry of Culture are aimed at cutting down on content that is "too vulgar, violent, or too sexual", accordi

Cameron Shaw A recent decision by Sheriff Peter Braid in Edinburgh, in the case of Summary Application under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 by J, Solicitor in respect of the Adult F, will give practitioners food for thought when applying to have themselves appointed as financial guar

Lord Carloway A Korean man found guilty of rape who claimed that he did not receive a fair trial because the interpreter at the trial “impeded” his ability to understand the proceedings has failed in an appeal against his conviction.

Iraqi civilians who said they suffered at the hands of the British armed forces have failed in their tortious claim against the Ministry of Defence as a consequence of foreign time-bar rules. The Supreme Court, comprising Lord Neuberger, Lady Hale, Lord Mance, Lord Sumption and Lord Reed, unanimousl

There is insufficient evidence that there was criminal conduct at the Royal Bank of Scotland during its 2008 rights issue according to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The Crown’s five-year investigation into the failure of the bank, the biggest corporate disaster in British history

Heiko Maas Germany is to annul the convictions of gay men who fell foul of a law criminalising homosexuality that was applied strictly after the War.

David Cameron The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has revealed plans to introduce a new offence for companies that fail to prevent money laundering or fraud in their firms.

A group of professional bodies spanning law and accountancy has pledged to continue their work to tackle bribery, corruption, tax-evasion, money laundering and the financing of international terrorism as leaders from across the world gather in London for an anti-corruption summit. The organisations,

Aberdeen Sheriff Court's patience with a serial bird thief ran out after he was convicted of stealing pigeons shortly after being offered an olive branch in a similar case. Dean Wells, 23, was last year convicted of the theft of 24 racing pigeons from an Aberdeen pensioner's loft.

Next month will see the return of the Scots Law Conference/Exhibition Series to Glasgow with eight conferences over two days at the Hilton Hotel.

An environmental charity which is challenging plans for a wind farm development in Invernesshire has had an application for a protective expenses order refused following an appeal. By a majority of two-to-one, judges in the Inner House of the Court of Session refused the appeal for a PEO after rulin

Professor Eric Clive Writing for Scottish Legal News today, distinguished legal academic Professor Eric Clive discusses the consequences Brexit would have on family law.

Calum Steele Police Scotland is using the sale of cars and extra property to help fund its activities after its capital budget was slashed.

Jason Hadden East Lothian Council has granted officials the power to create fake Facebook profiles in order to befriend “targets” in a new policy, the Edinburgh Evening News reports.

Greig Rowand With further consolidation on the horizon, Greig Rowand provides tips for law firms on how to ensure a smooth merger.