A former headteacher who assaulted vulnerable children under his care at a school in Fife has given a restriction of liberty order. Alexander Cameron, of St Andrews, was found guilty of six charges on 30 January 2026 following a trial at Dundee Sheriff Court.
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A dramatic police chase ended in embarrassment after officers realised they intercepted one of their own bomb squad teams. The Indiana State Police bomb squad vehicle was responding to an emergency call when local police officers in the small town of Austin, Indiana blew its tyres and detained its d
Ministers must act to end “unfair and unequal” pension rules for members of Scotland’s tribunals, a union has warned. Fee-paid, non-legal members of the Scottish tribunals are being denied access to workplace pensions offered to counterparts elsewhere in the UK, according to GMB Sc
Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC has paid tribute to a trailblazer of Scotland’s justice system. Ms Charteris revealed a plaque in honour of the late Helen Ross – the first female professional prosecutor in Scotland.
Balfour and Manson and many in the Edinburgh legal community are mourning the sudden and unexpected passing of Paula Moffat, a much‑loved and long‑standing member of the firm, who died last weekend at the age of 62. Ms Moffat began her career with Balfour and Manson at just 17, working as a cour
The Law Society of Scotland has stressed that a joined-up approach across regulators will be essential to ensuring the success of major reforms to legal services. Responding to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) strategy consultation and its draft budget, the Law Society of Scotland has
The UK government faces mounting pressure to fulfil its pledge to regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) – including “Brazilian butt lifts”, Botox and dermal fillers – that have left people maimed, injured and requiring hospital treatment, write Jacqueline Harris a
MFMac has strengthened its position as Scotland’s most accredited employment law team, after two more of its lawyers were recognised as employment law specialists by the Law Society of Scotland. Senior associates Meghan Jenkins and Fiona Meek recently secured the accreditation, bringing the to
CMS has promoted four of its Scotland-based lawyers to partner. They are among 54 new partners announced in the firm’s annual global promotions. The promotees are employment lawyer Abbie Harley and real estate specialist Rebecca McGladrigan, who are both based in the firm’s Edinburgh off
Businesses across Scotland are being encouraged to strengthen their cyber resilience at a forthcoming joint event hosted by BTO Solicitors LLP and Net-Defence. Taking place on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the AC Marriott Glasgow, the event, “Strengthening Cyber Resilience”, will bring togeth
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A small French town has gone viral for its mayoral contest between Hittler and Zielinski. Voters in Arcis-sur-Aube, in north-eastern France, will decide Sunday whether to re-elect their mayor, Charles Hittler.
The Scottish Parliament’s decision to reject the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill marked a significant moment in the long running debate over assisted dying. Following a deeply impassioned debate on Tuesday 17 March 2026, the bill was defeated by 69 votes to 57, with on
Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has appointed Lindsay Anderson as an associate solicitor within the firm’s private client department. Ms Anderson brings significant experience in private client work, having advised clients across rural Aberdeenshire for many years. Qualifying as a solicit
Scotland’s commercial property market is showing signs of stabilisation as inflation and interest rate pressures ease, according to the latest Scottish Property Review 2026 from Ryden. The annual report from the property consultancy finds that while many occupiers remain cautious due to operat
