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No licence. No air gun. That’s the message to air weapon owners who will need certificates for their weapons when new laws come in to effect. The Scottish government has joined forces with animal charity Scottish SPCA to launch a campaign to raise awareness of the new air weapons legislation.

The Law Society of Scotland has said a British Bill of Rights, announced in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech, should build on the Human Rights Act by providing for amendment of legislation incompatible with the Convention and by clarifying the application of rights to private bodies acting in a public

Supporters of a proposed domestic abuse offence hope it will improve the prosecution rate for victims of psychological abuse. Less than 20 per cent of people who have suffered psychological abuse from their partner think they have been the victims of a crime, according to new figures.

Derek Mackay New powers have been transferred from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 2016.

Police Scotland has recruited two officers from Poland to combat crime in the country’s largest migrant community, The Heraldreports. The two men have been seconded to the single force for six months as part of a trial scheme.

Aileen Campbell Alcohol sales figures published today strengthen the case for minimum unit pricing according to the public health minister, Aileen Campbell.

Nicola Sturgeon The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, yesterday outlined a comprehensive programme of legislative action intended to creat “a more opportune Scotland for all”.

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president Michael Park CBE, who passed away on 25 May. Current president of the Law Society, Christine McLintock, said: "Michael was an excellent president and worked tirelessly to represent Scottish solicitors. We were sad to hear the news of his

Athlete Eilish McColgan took time out from her determined bid to qualify for a second Olympics to present the Lindsays Trophy for cross country participation in Scotland to 2016 winners, Giffnock North AAC.

Former Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash is to return to the Scotland to join fellow legends Tim Henman, Greg Rusedski, Thomas Enqvist and Cédric Pioline at the Brodies Invitational at Gleneagles on June 10/11.

Lucy Harington Major changes to the tenancy laws in Scotland will give more security to tenants, but also produce hazards for landlords, write Lucy Harington and Louise McAlister.

Alistair Morris The longest-serving member of the Law Society of Scotland’s ruling Council has retired after 24 years.

Andrew Stewart QC has been installed as a Senator of the College of Justice, taking his place on the bench with the judicial title Lord Ericht. The Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, presided over the ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parliament House today.

James Wolffe QC The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has recommended the appointment of James Wolffe QC and Alison Di Rollo as Scotland’s new law officers.