The Polish government has agreed to dissolve a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges in a climb-down following a European court ruling. The European Commission initiated infringement proceedings in April 2020 in regards to the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court on the basis that it th
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Although there are many cogent reasons for everyone owning the same basic car, this is not the case in reality. The luxury car market is enormous. While for many, a personal contract purchase (PCP) is the only way they can afford a £50,000 car, what if you are in the position to spend £5
Hong Kong's leader has told lawyers to stay out of politics as the pro-Beijing regime seeks to gain greater control over the legal system. Carrie Lam, chief executive of the territory, said the Law Society of Hong Kong, which represents 12,000 solicitors, risks “severing” relations with
Former Rangers chief executive Charles Green said he expects to see criminal charges brought against the Lord Advocate, prosecutors and police over the malicious prosecution scandal. He said police were "corrupt" after he won more than £6 million from the Lord Advocate in settlement of his &po
It is only a question of “when” the inevitable inquiry into the malicious prosecution scandal will be ordered. Suggestions have already been raised by the First Minister that it will have to be chaired by a judge from another jurisdiction. Some support for that position has been expresse
Researchers for a global land rights organisation have published a grim assessment of the land and inheritance rights of women living in scheduled tribe communities in the state of Jharkhand, India – and how the existing system of laws and cultural practices denies them their rights. In 'This
Her Majesty The Queen has appointed eighteen sheriffs and fourteen summary sheriffs on the recommendation of the First Minister. The new sheriffs are: Barry Divers, Matthew Jackson QC, Daniel Kelly, Ian Wallace, Jane Farquharson QC, H Eoin McGinty, Gillian Craig, Murdoch Mactaggart, Colin Bissett, M
A crowdfunder for a visa support service has been launched to bring people from the global south to Glasgow for the COP26. The COP26 Coalition, a civil society coalition supporting climate justice at the COP26 UN Climate Negotiations, aims to raise £20,000 to support 200 applicants.
A house in Fife has sold for £600,000 above the asking price. Three-bedroom Old Bake House, on Earlsferry’s waterfront, has direct access to the beach.
The Crown Office is being sued for £120 million by a global financial consultancy firm over reputational damage allegedly sustained during the botched fraud probe into Rangers. New York-based multinational Duff & Phelps has claimed it suffered loss of earnings as two of its employees were
Labour and Co-op MSP Paul Sweeney has tabled a motion in support of Govanhill Law Centre, which last week had a funding application rejected and now faces closure. Mr Sweeney's motion calls on Holyrood to recognise "the crucial services provided by Govanhill Law Centre" as well as "the wid
A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. China issues white paper on achieving human rights from development, model ‘suitable for developing countries’ - Global Times
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a public consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and guidance. When organisations send personal information to a country outside the UK, they must ensure people’s data protection rights continue to be
Malicious prosecution victim Charles Green has been awarded £6.3 million in compensation after he was wrongfully prosecuted by the Crown Office. Mr Green, 68, was one of a group of men arrested over a botched fraud probe into the sale of Rangers.
The news that the courts will review Scottish government ministers' ability to grant an unexplained wealth order on Donald Trump’s acquisition of Scottish golf courses has been welcomed. Campaign group Avaaz have today been given permission to seek a judicial review of the decision by the Scot
