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Daradjeet Jagpal Consultant and solicitor Daradjeet Jagpal dissects the Scottish Information Commissioner’s latest decision notice regarding a request for information made of Ayrshire Housing and underlines the importance of RSL compliance.

The closure of Haddington Sheriff Court has had “a massive effect”, the East Lothian Courier reports. East Lothian’s only sheriff court closed its doors last January, despite efforts to keep it running.

Changes in criminal procedure related to a new specific offence of domestic abuse have been supported by the Faculty of Advocates. The Scottish government has identified four areas for reform - a new standard bail condition prohibiting an accused from obtaining precognitions or statements from a com

Stephen McGowan The Institute of Licensing, the UK’s professional membership body for licensing practitioners, has for the first time launched a Scottish region and appointed Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at TLT LLP as chair.

Stephen Donnelly Arnot Manderson Advocates has announced that stable member Stephen Donnelly has gained a dual qualification, becoming a member of the bar of England and Wales. This brings added depth to the stable’s existing cross-border expertise, with Iain Mitchell QC, Kenneth Campbell QC and A

Caryn Penley CMS’s Glasgow operation has completed its move to 1 West Regent Street, a newly completed Grade A property located in the city centre.

The law banning fox hunting in Scotland is unworkable, according to Police Scotland. Fox hunting with hounds was banned in 2002 under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act.

Audrey Ferrie Audrey Ferrie offers post-case analysis of the recent ruling in favour of a minimum pricing policy for alcohol in Scotland.

To help address some of the challenges facing Scotland’s crofters, the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is to examine priorities for crofting law reform. Recognising that a significant amount of work has already been undertaken to identify improvements to crofting l

The Court of Session has refused an appeal by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) against the court's decision to refuse a judicial review of legislation introducing a minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol. The SWA challenged the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012, arguing that minimum pr

Steve Dougherty Shoosmiths has advised world famous toy retailers Hamleys of London Limited on the leasing of a new retail premises at the Livingstone Designer Outlet Centre near Edinburgh.

Lady Smith Lady Smith, chair of the Scottish government's child sex abuse inquiry, has issued a statement calling on victims and witnesses to come forward as its investigations continue.

Angus Foster Five years after being admitted to the Faculty of Advocates, Angus Foster thought a move abroad would help to broaden his international legal experience.

The Law Society of Scotland has joined the Faculty of Advocates in criticising plans to make litigants fund the civil justice system through court fees. The Society said the proposals would damage access to justice, particularly for vulnerable people and those bringing forward personal injury cases.

The Faculty of Advocates has come out in strong opposition to Scottish government plans to make litigants fund the civil justice system through court fees. Its response to the government consultation says the civil justice system "should be funded by the state from general taxation" as "a cornerston