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Tim Eicke KC has been appointed Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s New Years Honours List 2026 in recognition of his services to the protection of human rights in Europe. The honour reflects his distinguished career and his excepti
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The 'not proven' verdict has now been abolished in all new criminal trials. The jury majority required for a conviction has also now changed from a simple majority to at least two-thirds of the 15 jurors. In addition, measures to enable more detailed research into jury deliberations have also been c
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Scotland’s legal sector has formally welcomed 130 new solicitors to the profession at dual admissions ceremonies in Edinburgh.
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Next year will see the first wave of changes under the Employment Rights Act come into force, writes Laura Morrison. Key developments include the introduction in April 2026 of day-one entitlements to statutory paternity and parental leave, alongside a doubling of the cap on protective awards for fai
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Borders law firms Douglas Gilmour & Son in Selkirk and Pike & Chapman in Galashiels are to merge and trade as Gilmour Pike Chapman. From 1 April 2026, the firm will become Gilmour Pike Chapman Limited. The practice will continue to operate from the same office locations.
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The Scottish Parliament is keen to hear the views of individuals, community groups and organisations on the Scottish government's draft Climate Change Plan for 2026-2040, by Sunday 25 January 2026. The plan sets out how the Scottish government intends to meet emission reduction targets across all po
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Brandon Malone has been appointed as visiting professor at Strathclyde Law School with effect from January 2026. He said: "A long time ago – I won't say when, but it wasn't this century – I completed a masters degree in construction law at the University of Strathclyde.
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The Supreme Court is to sit for a week of hearing appeals in Glasgow between 18-21 May 2026.
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Terra Firma Chambers has again been recognised as one of the leading stables at the Scottish bar in the latest edition of the Legal 500. The 2026 edition of the Legal 500 directory was released on Wednesday with Terra Firma ranked as a leading set (Band 1) for Employment, Private Client & Family
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Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Fiona Cameron as a new partner in its finance team in Glasgow, where the firm it is set to double its office size in January 2026. Ms Cameron, who joins the firm from Shoosmiths, has a focus on real estate finance among a broad finance practice, which includes corpora
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Family-owned businesses in Scotland face increased challenges in the coming months, as the clock ticks down to "seismic" tax changes in April 2026. According to figures from BDO LLP, more than three quarters of Scottish businesses (78 per cent) say they will be impacted by changes to Business Relief
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The trial of a Libyan man accused of constructing the bomb that brought down Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie has been postponed until spring 2026. Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, known as Masud, was due to go on trial in Washington last month, but proceedings were delayed due to his health and th
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Mukhtar & Co Solicitors have helped an Egyptian student in Glasgow with a rare genetic disorder win the right to stay in the UK until 2026. Youssef Mikhaiel, 28, was supposed to be deported in June, but the order was postponed following a ruling from the Court of Session.
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The Scottish Land Commission has set out its agenda in a new strategic plan.
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