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The High Court of Justiciary has removed nearly two years of a remaining disqualification period from the sentence of a man who killed a pensioner by dangerous driving following a petition to the court for early restoration. James Hilton, aged 32, was imprisoned for four years and two months and dis

On 7 September 2024 the profession lost one of its true originals and, for those of us that knew and worked with him, a very special colleague and friend. Richard Alexander Barrie – or “RAB” – died peacefully at home after having carried himself with indefatigable courage sin

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA) has re-elected Patricia Taylor for a second term as its president. SYLA has created a number of new positions on its committee, at both executive and non-executive level. It now has a social media manager, supporting roles for secretary and treasurer an

Putting aside the well worn fact that remembrance of things past can be delusional and misleading – madeleine cake dipped in tea, long hot summers on the beach when one was ten, definitely more butterflies and, for sure, much more succulent strawberries, first kiss etc. etc. - we should interr

Short-term let (STL) operators in Edinburgh will now be able to apply for planning permission before their licences are determined following a successful legal challenge.

The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has announced the membership of Millar & Bryce as an associate member. Richard Hepburn, managing director of Millar & Bryce, said: “Millar & Bryce has been a cornerstone of the Scottish property industry providing search and property rep

The Law Society of England and Wales could pay Council members for the first time under proposals to be debated at its AGM next month. The move is being considered in response to the removal in March 2023 of a tax break which allowed Council members to claim an annual expense allowance (AEA) worth a

The policing minister of England and Wales had her handbag stolen at a conference of senior police officers this week. Dame Diana Johnson delivered a speech at the annual Police Superintendents’ Conference on Tuesday detailing how the UK government plans to improve neighbourhood policing.

Solicitor Enda Lavery amused followers on LinkedIn with this photograph of the toilets at Downpatrick courthouse.

America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for victims of the Lockerbie bombing ahead of the trial of a Libyan suspect in the US next year.

The prisoner reception system should be examined following the death of a man in custody, a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) has concluded. William Lothian, 66, died in HMP Edinburgh on 14 May 2021 after hanging himself. The FAI was a mandatory inquiry since the death of Mr Lothian occurred while he was

A commercial judge in an £85 million action against 12 defenders has repelled pleas by two of the defenders alleging that the Court of Session did not have jurisdiction over the action as directed against them but allowed a plea by another defender seeking to remove itself based on a prorogati

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations

Edinburgh Law School will host the Palestinian ambassador at an event next month in which he will discuss an international ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory. His excellency Dr Husam Zomlot is the ambassador of the State of Palestine, Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom. An