The Scottish ministers have appointed 128 members to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. Ministers made their recommendations for appointment on the basis of a report by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
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A new organisation aiming to create a community for female litigation professionals in Scotland will host a launch event next month in Edinburgh. Women in Litigation (WiL) hopes to create inclusive networking and educational events designed to build connections and address the unique challenges
The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has determined that the First-tier Tribunal has jurisdiction in respect of an action challenging the refusal of a school placing request for a child with additional support needs currently being educated outside the local authority area in which he and his family were
The German government has rejected calls for a price cap on doner kebabs amid uncontrolled "dönerflation". Once available for just €3 (around £2.6), the average price of a doner kebab has more than doubled in the past two years, Euronews reports.
It is rather sad that the manuscript for this book was completed by its author, Maurice Watkins, a solicitor to and director of Manchester United, shortly before his death in 2021. His relatives and others have assisted with the work to ensure publication. Commendably, profits from the book go towar
Regulations have been laid in Parliament that provide technical updates to the short-term let licensing scheme. Licensing was introduced in 2022 to provide assurance to guests on safety and quality, such as gas and electrical safety compliance and the suitability of hosts.
Are you interested in hearing more about the alternative route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland? An event on Wednesday, 5 June at 5.30pm, hosted at Brodies' Edinburgh office at 58 Morrison Street, will provide information for people considering undertaking the pre-PEAT route or for employ
The Scottish Parliament has agreed the nomination of Professor Angela O’Hagan as the new chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission. The commission welcomed Professor O’Hagan who will take up post in August, following her formal appointment by His Majesty The King.
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A Crown appeal against a six-year sentence of a rapist who trapped a young woman inside his workplace in order to rape her has succeeded on the basis that the sentence was unduly lenient. Barzan Nawshowani was convicted of raping one complainer inside his workplace in August 2022, with a docket atta
A barrister who authored a book on sleepwalking and who fell asleep at a coroner's inquest has been cleared of professional misconduct charges. Ramya Nagesh was accused by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) of harming the public’s trust in the profession after she fell asleep at a virtual hearing.
The UK government has announced the expansion of its controversial Rwanda scheme to include failed asylum seekers. Those with no right to be in the UK, who have had an earlier protection or human rights claim refused or withdrawn and are unable to appeal their decision, can now expect to be removed
The prison population in Scotland is so high that inmates could soon be released early. There are 8,353 people currently imprisoned, the second-highest figure ever recorded.
The Lands Tribunal for Scotland has issued the first judgment on either side of the border about the requirements for the validity notices served under the new version of Electronic Communications Code in the Communications Act 2003. The new code took effect at the start of 2018. The case concerned
Tacos and burritos are a type of sandwich, a judge has ruled. In a ruling which has raised eyebrows among sandwich connoisseurs, a judge in Fort Wayne, Indiana said plans to open a taco restaurant did not breach a commitment to only serve "'made-to-order' or 'subway-style' sandwiches".
