Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

The Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates have responded to theHome Office's consultation on on an updated draft code of practice for the interception of communications, in particular to the protections afforded to the communications between lawyers and their clients. Communications b

The inquiry into contamination of NHS blood supplies resulting in thousands being infected with Hepatitis C and HIV between 1970 and 1991 has recommended that anyone who received a blood transfusion before 1991 should be tested for Hepatitis C. Scotland is the only part of the UK to hold an inquiry

The findings of the Penrose Inquiry, which looked at the contamination of NHS blood supplies between 1970 and 1991, were published yesterday in Edinburgh.The inquiry recommended that anyone who received a blood transfusion before 1991 should be tested for Hepatitis C but concluded there were few thi

An ambulance driver who faced prosecution because she ran a red light at 10mph as she responded to a 999 call in Aberdeen is calling for emergency service crews to be given stronger protections. Kristine Hutchison was handed a significant legal bill after the case against her went to court.

Jennifer Paice A Scottish government-approved scheme meant to protect tenants’ deposits from bad landlords is facing criticism over concerns the Crown will pocket £1 million in unclaimed deposits in the next three years.

A number of legal figures have called for clarity on how anyone who assists a loved one to die will be dealt with by the law, calling the current situation “shameful”. The letter, signed by 21 academics, is being sent to the Scottish parliament’s health and sport committee this week and urges

From left: Crispin Agnew QC, Cathy Magee and Neil Macdougall, advocate

John Scott QC A new independent advisory group, chaired by solicitor advocate John Scott QC, is to be established to examine the use of stop and search powers in Scotland.

Guillaume Katumaini and Simon Boedermaker from the University of Aberdeen fought off fierce competition from rivals Holly Dyce and Liam Alexander ofRobert Gordon University at the Granite City Moot. The annual Granite City Moot has been sponsored by Brodies LLP for the past four years, and involves

Pictured, from left: Colin Moffat, Kirsty O’Donnell, David Nellaney and Simon Hammond

The lord advocate has rebutted academics' claims of a “shameful lack of clarity” over the law on assisted suicide. Responding to a letter published in the Herald, Frank Mulholland QC (pictured) said those who help people to die would, as the law stands, be prosecuted under homicide laws.

Gillespie Macandrew has announced major changes to its leadership team, with Murray Shaw becoming chairman and Chris West (pictured right) taking over as chief executive from Ian Turnbull. Mr Turnbull will step down from his role as managing partner at the end of the month.

Survivors of historical child abuse in institutions including schools and places run by religious organisations are calling for compensation to be included in a forthcoming inquiry. The education secretary Angela Constance (pictured) will announce the scope of the inquiry at the end of April after h

Sir Crispin Agnew QC A 15-year struggle for disabled access to a Highlands churchyard could be on the brink of success, thanks in part to the Faculty of Advocate’s pro bono service.

A new alcohol bill at Holyrood has come under fire from licensing lawyers and figures in the trade who say the proliferation of licensing law “beggars belief” and is “a disgrace”. The Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill, introduced on April 1 by Labour MSP