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Scotland’s prison population is “highly likely” to rise further by the summer and could surpass last year’s record peak, according to new figures published by the Scottish government. Statistics released yesterday forecast that the average daily population in July will lie be

A significant image from Scotland’s history has gone on display in Parliament House, Edinburgh. The print, that dates from the early 1700s, shows the then Scottish Parliament as it appeared when it was in session around 1680.

Jacqui Taylor has been appointed permanent chamber president of the Local Taxation Chamber and Joy Hosie has been appointed permanent chamber president of the Social Security Chamber. Ms Taylor has been a legal member of the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property) Chamber since it was established

Brodies LLP has added to its corporate crime practice with the appointment of new partner Neil Hay. Mr Hay is recognised for his expertise in criminal law and financial crime where he provides strategic legal advice and specialist court representation for individuals, companies and organisations und

Fragmented ownership, chronic underinvestment, and slow legislative progress are pushing thousands of tenements into deepening disrepair, but with cross-party and cross-sector support for compulsory owners' associations and building reserve funds, a potential positive future could be around the cor

When people and clients talk of the importance of lawyers who bring shop floor experience to their work, they do not come much truer than those of Qasim Ali. Growing up working in his parents’ convenience store in central Scotland means he understands the dedication that it takes to run a succ

DWF has advised Glennon Brothers, a third-generation timber processing business, on its acquisition of Pontrilas Group Limited, a sawmill and packaging businesses. The transaction represents a significant strategic expansion for Glennon Brothers and brings together two family-founded and family-owne

A new law on the creation of deepfake intimate images is among a package of new measures being considered as part of a consultation.

A contract law bill has reached its final parliamentary stage, bringing renewed focus to proposed reforms on contract formation and the law of retention, writes Camilla Horneman. In November of last year, we wrote about the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced to t

Liam McArthur’s bill cannot include any effective protection for those who wish to opt out of involvement in ‘assisted dying’. Professional bodies must now formally oppose it, writes Dr Mary Neal. It was reported this week that several organisations representing the health professi

Severely injured people in Scotland remain at risk of being undercompensated due to a seven-year delay in bringing in new court rules, lawyers have warned. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) says it is frustrated that the Scottish government has not yet introduced rules to allow court

Rural communities continue to face barriers that limit access to essential services, including healthcare, childcare, specialist support, legal advice and public transport, according to a new report from Holyrood’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. A shortage of affordable

Dentons has advised Connected Kerb, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, on its acquisition of the Flat & Flush on-street charging technology from Trojan Energy. Connected Kerb’s acquisition of the Flat & Flush technology strengthens its ability to deliver space

Freeths has strengthened its commercial practice in Scotland with the appointment of partner Richard Lockhart to its Glasgow office. Mr Lockhart, who joins from Burness Paull, specialises in programme development, government policy implementation, governance, procurement, funding and commercial advi

The Employment Rights Act (ERA) is likely to increase employment costs, weaken permanent job creation, and could increase workplace conflict in Scotland, new research by CIPD claims. The CIPD’s Labour Market Outlook shows that three in 10 (30 per cent) employers in Scotland plan to hire fewer