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Ian Forrester KC, a member of Ampersand Advocates and a former Judge of the Court of the European Union, has been conferred the honour of Knight Bachelor in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Sir Ian is recognised for his lifetime contribution to international legal practice, writing and teaching in la

Views are being sought on whether legislation should be introduced to raise the minimum age of marriage and civil partnership in Scotland from 16 to 18, as part of a consultation on wider proposed reforms to family law. While marriages involving 16- and 17-year-olds are rare, the consultation respon

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

A judge has authorised doctors to administer a blood transfusion to a 14-year-old Jehovah’s Witness if it becomes necessary following surgery, despite the child’s stated refusal on religious grounds. The Court of Session was told that the teenager had made clear that she did not consent

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised private equity firm Piper on a £7 million investment in VIEVE, the British artistry-led make-up brand, as part of a £9m funding round to fuel the company’s next stage of growth. Founded in 2020 by Scottish make-up artist Jamie Genevieve, VIEV

TC Young has announced the appointment of Craig Smith, who has joined the firm’s Edinburgh property team as a senior associate.  Mr Smith brings extensive experience in the Scottish property market and will play a key role in supporting the firm’s expanding client base across reside

The campaign group Fair Civil Justice has launched a series of meetings with legal stakeholders, consumer and business interests in Scotland as part of a programme of activity to heighten awareness of the current Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) consultation on the introduction of “opt-ou

The justice sector is facing serious and complex challenges and without increased funding of £400 million (13 per cent) in next year’s budget, the sector faces unacceptable cuts to services, according to Holyrood's Criminal Justice Committee. The committee has been gathering evidence as

UK government plans to appoint the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as sole regulator for anti-money laundering (AML) across the UK have been criticised as a backward step in tackling economic crime by the Law Society of Scotland. In its response to an HM Treasury consultation, the Law Society has

A woman who kept more than 20 dogs and puppies in squalid conditions inside stables and farm outhouses has been fined a total of £1,975 and banned from keeping dogs for three years. Several dogs belonging to Jamie-Lee Harper, 36, were matted and dirty and left to sleep on concrete floors in da

A judge-led initiative involving, Police Scotland, the Crown Office, defence solicitors, victims organisations and the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service, has been extended to provide swifter justice in cases involving charges of shoplifting. Summary Case Management, which will have been rolled ou

Lord Ericht has been appointed as regulatory judge by the Lord President, Lord Pentland. Under the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025, the lord president has been given new functions in his role as ultimate regulator of the legal profession in Scotland.

Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published yesterday has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced”

The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as a Category A listed building, the designation reserved for the country’s most significant structures.

Gillespie Macandrew has donated a record £53,000 to its charity partners, Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope.