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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Robert Garvock. Mr Garvock, a 68-year-old senior recovery operator from Longside, Aberdeenshire, was recovering a stolen van which was on its side down an embankment on the B999

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has condemned the adoption by the Israeli Knesset of a law extending the death penalty in a way that “has clear discriminatory effects against Palestinians” and urged the country to repeal or invalidate it. Approving a report by

Fergus Spowart and Sinéad Pow discuss why the construction industry needs a more strategic approach to debt recovery, what steps businesses can take and how these measures can protect cash flow while maintaining commercial relationships in an increasingly pressured market.  In the Scotti

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the promotion of Ryan Openshaw to partner as part of the firm's 2026 round of promotions. Mr Openshaw, a lawyer in the firm’s commercial disputes team who is based in the firm's Aberdeen office at Prime Four Business Park, is part of a 17-strong cohort promoted

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £187,000 in February 2026, an increase of 2.3 per cent when compared to 12 months prior, the latest House Price Index (HPI) has revealed.

Trace amounts of cocaine in rivers and lakes may accumulate in the brains of salmon and disrupt their behaviour, scientists have found, raising concerns about the potential impact on wild populations. In a study of juvenile Atlantic salmon, fish exposed to cocaine and its main breakdown product swam

More than half of law firm clients still expect lawyers to dress formally, according to new research, suggesting the traditional suit and tie may be regaining ground after years of more relaxed office attire. The study found that 52 per cent of clients prefer formal dress, while presentation also ex

Anne Frances Hilley, known by many simply as AF, who has died peacefully at Monklands Hospital on 8 April 2026, was a respected procurator fiscal depute who was known for her hard work, helpfulness and knowledge. Before joining the Crown Office in February 2005, AF had already had a career in nursin

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is discriminatory and incompatible with the bloc’s core democratic principles, creating an early challenge for the country’s incoming government. In a sweeping judgment, the CJEU foun

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed an accomplished and experienced residential property partner Will Wallace to head up its expanding residential property team in Edinburgh. Formerly a partner with Balfour and Manson, he brings a wealth of legal knowledge and conveyancing experience to a burgeonin

The Courier has published an obituary for Perth solicitor, Ian Tait, who has died at the age of 77. "Perth solicitor Ian Tait, a Cambridge graduate who built a long legal career in Scotland and was known for his dedication to family, history and travel, has died at the age of 77.

Lawyers from CMS are joining forces with other female industry experts to launch a new organisation aimed at supporting women who work within Scotland’s wind energy sector. The Women in Wind Network has been set up to promote professional development, shared learning, and peer support for fema

Dr Gloria M Alvarez, a senior law lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, has been appointed co-chair of the Academic Forum on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) for the 2026–2027 term.  She will serve alongside Dr Ana Maria Daza Vargas of the University of Edinburgh.

An 86-year-old woman has been convicted of a criminal offence after a single-letter error on her car insurance documentation rendered her policy invalid. The woman, from York, believed she had properly insured her Suzuki Splash through Swinton Insurance for a full year. However, she mistakenly recor

Researchers have made a series of recommendations to help avoid conflict over the care of children with life-limiting conditions spilling into the Scottish courts. Dr Sarah Sivers, associate dean for research at Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) School of Law and Social Sciences, and her team s