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The development sector has legitimate concerns about the proposed Infrastructure Levy for Scotland (ILS), the purpose of which is to capture an element of the uplift in land value caused by development and put that towards contributing to infrastructure, writes Gary McGovern. Presently planning agre

Ampersand Advocates has been recommended as a top-tier set across multiple practice areas by the Legal 500 in their latest listings for the 2025 guide. The stable has again achieved rankings across five key practice areas, solidifying its position as a leading Scottish set.

The conviction of six men who attempted to flood Scotland with a tonne of cocaine imported from South America marks a major achievement for the Crown Office. Over a period of three-and-a-half years, a team of specialist prosecutors painstakingly assembled a case which ensured James Stevenson and fiv

Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Martin Devine, a property development and investment specialist, as a partner in its real estate team in Scotland. Mr Devine, who joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, is a prominent figure in the Scottish real estate market with wide ranging development experience span

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) has published a blog with an up-to-date overview of fireworks legislation, including the parts of the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 that are currently in force. It highlights the parts of the Act relating to fireworks licens

The minimum price per unit of alcohol has increased by 15 pence. MSPs previously voted to continue the public health measure which had been scheduled to end automatically on 30 April as part of a sunset clause when minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation was introduced in 2018.

Catherine Smith KC was sworn in as advocate general for Scotland at a ceremony at the Court of Session.

A pensioner couple are seeking judicial review of government cuts to the winter fuel payment. Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire have raised proceedings in the Court of Session against the the Scottish government and the UK Work and Pensions Secretary with the help of Govan

For the very first time in the UK, a dedicated undergraduate course in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights is being offered at Edinburgh Law School. Economic, social, and cultural (ESC) rights are fundamental human rights that are necessary to live a dignified life that is free from fear and want.

A woman who had a placement request for her child with additional support needs refused by her local authority had successfully had an appeal against the refusal remitted for reconsideration to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland’s Health and Education Chamber. Appellant JH, whose younger son

Legislative proposals to help reduce the number of domestic homicides and suicides in Scotland have been published at Holyrood. If passed by MSPs, the Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill, would require a robust new review process to take place follow

Diversion from prosecution cases have risen sharply in Scotland. The number now sits at its highest since recording began, having increased by 28 per cent to 3,354 in the year to the end of March 2024.

Every community in Scotland is to have local police officers, the chief constable has promised. Jo Farrell outlined the plan as part of her vision for 2030 in which she detailed ambitions for safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a “thriving workforce”.

People who break abortion buffer zones have been warned they face "significant fines". Legislation establishing protected zones of 200 metres around abortion services comes into force tomorrow.

Proposals for a tax on developers, aiming to raise funds to fix building safety issues in Scotland, have been published for public consultation. Views are being sought on the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy, which will be introduced under powers due to be devolved by the UK government later t