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Ministers are deciding whether to pause enforcement against short-term let operators accused of breaking the rules, after receiving warnings that the current regulatory approach is incompatible with human rights law. Aidan O’Neill KC has provided a legal opinion to the Scottish government in w

Measures that aim to make contract law simpler and more easily understood by individuals and small businesses who use contracts have been welcomed by a Holyrood committee.  In a report published today, the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee says that providing a flexible default set of r

The number of convictions for rape and attempted rape increased by 19 per cent from 186 in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24, a new all-time high amongst comparable records which began in 1989-90, the latest criminal proceedings statistics published by Scotland’s chief statistician show. Although the

The public inquiry into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder in April 2005 has been formally set-up and begun work. The statutory inquiry will examine what went wrong in the investigation carried out by Strathclyde Police into the murder of Emma Caldwell, including the direction given b

Senior prosecutors are warning that puppies bought from illegal breeders as Christmas presents are helping to bankroll serious organised crime gangs. Unlawfully bred dogs sold through a black-market trade on social media or small advert sites have been identified as a significant source of revenue f

The Law Society of Scotland has joined a new legal aid Fee Review Mechanism Group to help push for changes that ensure the system’s long-term viability. Law Society president, Patricia Thom, attended the first meeting of the new group on Wednesday, alongside Ian Moir, co-convener of the societ

Northern Ireland's equality watchdog has formally lodged court proceedings seeking clarification on the implications of a landmark Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights. The Equality Commission previously said it would ask the Northern Ireland courts to clarify areas of "significant legal uncer

Hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, will be introduced under draft regulations laid at Holyrood. The regulations will, if approved, give an option for people interested in alternatives to burial or cremation for the first time in more than a century.

A new online portal has been launched to bring empty homeowners together with prospective buyers or developers with the aim of facilitating more properties to be used as homes again. Covering the whole of Scotland, this builds on the success of local pilots, referred to as “matchmaker schemes&

Views are being sought on whether the law on football banning orders (FBOs) should be updated to crack down on pyrotechnics use and other forms of football-related disorder. Community safety minister Siobhian Brown has launched a public consultation seeking views and evidence on the legislation arou

Legislation to correct an error in law for owners of unoccupied properties’ liability to pay non-domestic rates has been passed. The Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill applies the necessary changes retrospectively for all levies charged since April 2023.

As a solicitor who has specialised in non-surgical beauty and hairdressing claims for more than 13 years, I have witnessed the evolving landscape of cosmetic treatments in Scotland, writes Jennifer Wallace. Throughout my experience representing clients, it became increasingly evident that there was

The first discretionary fatal accident inquiry (FAI) in relation to the procurator fiscal’s ongoing investigation into Covid-related deaths has commenced with the lodging of a first notice into the death of Donald Singer.  Mr Singer, 66, a crane operator working offshore on the Ninian Sou

CMS has announced the appointment of Susie Lind, one of the UK’s leading figures within the renewable energy sector. She joins as an Edinburgh-based partner within the firm’s energy and infrastructure team. Ms Lind brings more than 20 years’ experience within the sector operating i

Landlords need to be aware of the potential future impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm is concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in the Act, which has now received its royal assent.