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The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has given evidence to Holyrood's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on its report on progress to end detention of people with learning disabilities and autism. Published in January 2025, the commission's findings indicate that people with

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has welcomed further improvements in Law Society of Scotland investigation timescales since it made statutory recommendations two years ago. A report published by the SLCC in March 2023 showed that the majority of complaints investigations were taking

Gilson Gray has appointed experienced solicitor Tim Harrison as a partner and head of its private client services across England. Mr Harrison joins the firm from Movera – the parent group of brands including ONP Solicitors, Cavendish Legal Group and Conveyancing Alliance – where he led t

Burness Paull has promoted five of its lawyers to partner. The newly appointed partners are Rachel MacArthur, Daniela Pallucci, Colin Smith (all corporate finance), Nick Warrillow (dispute resolution), and Gemma Young (banking).

An international flight was forced to turn back around two hours into its journey after the pilot realised he had forgotten his passport. The United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai – with 257 passengers and 13 crew members onboard – was redirected to San Francisco after the

A rapist who subjected four men to a catalogue of abuse including sexual violence, physical assault and controlling behaviour has been jailed for 10 years. Mantas Vanagas was found guilty of four charges on 26 November 2024 following a trial at the High Court in Paisley.

The Scottish Parliament will this week be invited to nominate Paul McFadden for appointment as the new Scottish public services ombudsman. The Scottish public services ombudsman’s role is to investigate complaints about most organisations providing public services in Scotland.

The cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has called on the UK government to consider providing central oversight and coordination to address situations where government-backed fees are being charged where there is no, or doubtful legal authority to do so. The call come

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has called for urgent action from the UK government as the Modern Slavery Act 2015 "no longer holds up to scrutiny" in the face of the persistent global prevalence of forced labour.   According to the European Parliament,

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have called on the Scottish government to urgently drive down the use of remand and invest in credible community orders after new figures reveal that more than a quarter of Scotland’s prisoners are being held on remand. The Safer Communities and Justice Statistic

Susan (Susie) Adiel Ogilvie KC (Elgin), beloved wife of Dr Gordon G. Milne, died on Monday, March 21, 2025, at Mill Cottage, Puscarden, Elgin, after an illness borne with fortitude and grace. She practised at the Scottish bar from 1977-1993, served as sheriff at Glasgow Sheriff Court from 1993 to 20

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Tunisia pulls out of African Human Rights Court amid freedoms rollback | The New Arab

The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part for reduced income streams), decision makers at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee face

Professor Abbe Brown is among the new fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) recognised as outstanding individuals whose contributions are shaping society in Scotland and beyond. The professor of intellectual property law at the University of Aberdeen is among the 2025 cohort celebrating le

Denmark has made no progress in addressing corruption, according to the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has published two compliance reports on Denmark, assessing progress made in the implementation of the recommendations it made in 2014 and 2019.