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Stronachs has marked the publication of a book on new energies and the creation of a collaborative group. A Guide to the New Energies has been published by Stronachs LLP through Aberlour Press Limited to set out an overview of the energy transition to net zero over the next 20 years.
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Our sister publication Scottish Construction Now has marked its 20th anniversary with impressive growth in readers and subscribers.
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European human rights experts will this week join a discussion on moves to enhance the rights of ethnic and linguistic minorities in Scotland. The University of Glasgow will host the discussion on the role of the Council of Europe in enhancing minority and linguistic rights, with participants includ
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The European Union has recorded a major milestone on the road to establishing the world's first comprehensive legal framework to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Following lengthy negotiations, the European Parliament and Council on Saturday reached a political agreement on the AI A
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A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Kremlin foe Navalny's lawyers to remain in detention at least through mid-March, Russian court rules | ABC
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The student-run Law Clinic at the University of Strathclyde has been named a winner in the Herald’s Law Awards of Scotland, in recognition of its work in giving access to justice to communities in the Glasgow area.
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Plans to amend the law on glorifying terrorism in the wake of the pro-Palestine marches should not be implemented as doing so would not help the police, MI5 or the probation service, the UK government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has said. In a 15-page report submitted to th
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The Scottish Public Law Group is hosting a seminar on “A New Frontier for Public Law: AI and Algorithmic Decision Making”. This hybrid event will take place both online and in person in the Court Senate Room (CL205), Collins Building, 22 Richmond Street, University of Strathclyde, Glasgo
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Shakespeare Martineau has built on its Scots law offering with the appointment of dispute resolution partner Fiona Pask in Edinburgh. Bringing with her more than 17 years of litigation experience, Ms Pask will be heading up the dispute resolution team and developing the firm’s litigation pract
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The 22nd annual Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK from 6 to 10 November 2023. This year's Pro Bono Week centres around the following themes: Join Edinburgh Law School alumni, staff, current students, and members of the wider legal community to learn about and celebrate the voluntary contributi
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The Tumbling Lassie Seminar 2023: Cross-Border Human Trafficking will take place on Saturday 28 October 2023 in the Mackenzie Building, off High Street, Edinburgh. A fascinating programme will include a case study from Kath Harper, advocate depute on the Gombar case of sexual exploitation across bor
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A photographer groomed young women into taking part in modelling shoots in order to sexually assault them, a jury has found. Simon Scott, 44, from Aberdeen, was jailed for 20 months after being found guilty of offences against five victims.
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A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. UN-backed probe into Ethiopia's abuses is set to end. No one has asked for it to continue
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Police fined a motorist after spotting a large dog behind the wheel of a speeding car. Slovakian police have released a photo they say shows a "brown hunting dog smiling beautifully into the camera, obediently sitting behind the wheel of a Škoda and peering through the windshield".
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Barristers have been told to avoid “gratuitous attacks” on the judiciary and justice system on social media. The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has amended its guidelines to clarify what barristers can say online.
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