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Illegal activity at historic sites in Scotland has increased during the lockdown, it has been reported.

A 30,000-strong petition that calls for domestic abuse laws to provide safety for migrant women will be delivered to the UK government today.

​A new report on pilot virtual custody court hearings has highlighted significant issues faced by solicitors and their clients. Five virtual custody courts have been piloted in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow and Saltcoats, but a survey of Scottish solicitors has revealed issues with obtaini

MI6 has been forced to apologise to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal after two of its officers asked court staff to return documents relating to MI6’s use of agents and not show them to judges. The tribunal suggested MI6’s actions were “inappropriate interference”. The revel

An oil company has admitted regulatory failings which led to the discharge of crude oil into the North Sea. BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (BP) pled guilty to a contravention of Regulation 3(1) of the Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 2005 at

The Next 100 Years, the successor project to the First 100 Years, has opened its annual Inspirational Women in Law Awards for nominations. The Next 100 Years is dedicated to achieving equality for women in law and the awards, which are in their fifth year, are an opportunity to recognise women who a

​There are major flaws in proposed hate crime legislation, according to the Law Society of Scotland. In its submission to the Scottish government’s call for views on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, the Law Society has said there were flaws which could prevent the bill from a

Gillespie Macandrew has secured over £2 million of emergency funding for business clients in the last month. The firm’s banking and finance practice has advised on a number of government-backed emergency loans designed to help SMEs remain afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.

Following a webinar presentation by Terra Firma's Jon Kiddie on the topic of homelessness and judicial review, a discussion arose on a question he had posed over the suitability of judicial review for challenging local authority decisions on homelessness. The consensus indicated a concern that

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Canadian federal court rules asylum pact with US violates human rights | Canada | The Guardian

The first jury trial in Scotland since lockdown ran smoothly this week and made use of digital technology to support a remote jury. The case held at the High Court in Edinburgh followed a new format adhering to physical distancing guidelines and returned a verdict of not proven.

The Preliminary Hearings Bench Book, authored by Lord Matthews and Lord Beckett, has been published. The Bench Book aims to ensure a consistent and effective approach to case management and, although primarily designed for the judiciary, also has the profession in mind.

The Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association (SEMLA) has announced an opportunity for two of its student members, in conjunction with Shell International Limited, part of the multinational energy company. Between Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 August 2020, Shell's in-house legal team, Shell Leg

A webinar from Balfour and Manson on 30 July will look at the biggest challenges faced by small businesses as they try to get back on their feet in the midst of the pandemic. Robert Holland will look at employment issues, Stephanie Zak and Hugh Angus will discuss commercial property and related

A Paisley man who killed a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a hit and run incident has been sentenced to five years and three months' imprisonment. 21-year-old Shaun Gatti was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow after pleading guilty to causing the death of Robyn Fryar on Glenburn Road, Paisley.