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Proposed changes in the law of succession could reduce the number of cases where children of the deceased inherit a share of the estate, the Faculty of Advocates has suggested. In its response to a Scottish government consultation paper, which followed a report by the Scottish Law Commission, the Fa

Sir Jeffrey Jowell Proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 will pose problems for the UK's constitutional settlement according to a legal expert.

Mike Dailly Mike Dailly suggests an unequal relationship between tenants and landlords means many of the former are leading lives of misery.

John Swinney Deputy First Minister John Swinney has accepted a recommendation that will see Scotland with a comprehensive information service about any piece of land or property in Scotland.

Today Scottish Legal News reveals that the 140 day rule, once the "jewel in the crown" of the Scottish criminal justice system because of its guarantee of justice without undue delay, is being routinely ignored and that remand wings in Scotland’s prisons are now bursting with prisoners aw

Val McDermid Scottish authors have called for reform of the country's antiquated defamation laws which they argue threaten freedom of speech and could lead to libel tourism.

Parents who hit their children are more likely to subsequently abuse them and leave them with lasting effects according to a new report. Research commissioned by charities and the Children's Commissioner found that smacking kids can result in depression and a higher probability that they will become

Paul Wheelhouse Plans to strengthen the community justice system in Scotland have passed stage 1 at the Scottish Parliament amid concerns the measures are too "timid".

Paul Wheelhouse The overall number of racist incidents recorded by the police in Scotland in 2013-14 was up by 3.9 per cent compared to 2012-13.

Kenneth Shand Rumours are circulating that English firm Addleshaw Goddard has negotiated a merger with Maclay Murray & Spens LLP, though both firms have played down the suggestions.

Robert Sharp Following calls from over 100 authors last week for reform of Scotland's antiquated defamation laws which not only endanger free speech but could lead to libel tourism, Scottish Legal News spoke to English PEN about the developments south of the border that culminated in the Defamation

A disabled man has launched a fresh bid to obtain guidance on assisted suicide in Scotland. Gordon Ross, 66, who has Parkinson's disease, is worried that someone who helps him to die will be prosecuted.

Katie Russell (pictured right) and Caroline Shand (pictured below) have become partners atShepherd and Wedderburn, further strengthening its position in employment and in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Reflecting the firm’s continuous growth, the promotions take the firm’s number of

Some senior legal figures in Scotland have suggested the sector is unlikely to see many more mergers. Recent years have seen big names including Dundas & Wilson, McGrigors,Biggart Baillie, Tods Murray and Semple Fraser disappear from the scene.

A group of people camping on the grounds of Holyrood who refuse to move until Scotland becomes independent said they will fight a legal bid to get rid of them and argued they have a right at common law to remain on the land. The campaigners said they have lodged papers at the Court of Session after