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A proposed amalgamation of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland has been rejected by the Faculty of Advocates. In a submission to ministers, the Faculty said it was concerned that a merger could worsen delays already experienced because of the workload of the two bodies.

Lawyers who are physically disabled or have a chronic illness and are entering or who have successfully entered the legal profession are encouraged to participate in a new study. Dundee Law School PhD student Rachael Wallace is undertaking a study which aims to examine whether the Equality Act 2010

We would like to invite you to attend our Public Inquiries Webinar which will take place on Monday 2nd November at noon.  We are delighted that Sir Anthony Campbell will be joining members of Compass to bring you a series of talks on experiences in public inquiries as well as the prac

There has been a rise in self-harm amongst detained young people over the last five years, according to a new report. The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland's report analysing the detentions of young people aged 16 and 17 for mental health care and treatment in Scotland and found self-

MSPs on the Holyrood's Justice Committee have supported the general principles of the Defamation Bill. Members of the committee have endorsed much of the detail proposed in the Scottish government’s bill, which followed significant work from the Scottish Law Commission.

Holyrood’s Local Government and Communities Committee is seeking views on a new bill which aims to increase private tenants’ protection by limiting rent increases and allowing them to seek a “fair” rent. The Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill, a member’s bill from Pauline McNei

On Wednesday 21 October, the Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland will host a webinar to discuss the use and impact of sexual history evidence and personal information in rape and sexual assault trials in Scotland. The webinar follows on from the commission’s review of legislation, ca

Scots criminal lawyers who want to address the concerns of their profession have formed a group to promote the interests of new and aspiring practitioners.

The House of Lords Constitution Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the constitutional issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is exploring the impact of the pandemic on:  Calls for written evidence on the courts and Parliament strands of the inquiry have closed, and the committee is in

Glasgow High Court trials get underway from Tuesday 13 October with juries located in the new Remote Jury Centre at Braehead, Renfrewshire. Edinburgh’s centre has been up and running since 29 September, able to accommodate five juries supporting High Courts in Lothian.

A man who told police he was ‘addicted’ to firearms has been given Scotland’s first standalone serious crime prevention order (SCPO). David Collins was subject of civil proceedings at Inverness Sheriff Court on Wednesday where the SCPO was issued.

​A group of senior figures from Scotland’s legal profession are to kick start a ‘pass the badge’ to mark World Mental Health Day this month. As part of the Law Society of Scotland’s work to challenge mental health stigma, its president, Amanda Millar, and chief executive, L

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has recorded 1,627 data breaches over the entirety of the 2019-20 financial year, up from 1,378 in the previous financial year, according to official figures.  The data, contained in the annual CPS report and analysed by Griffin Law, a UK litigation practice,

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