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Legislation has been amended to ensure veterans who receive a payment from the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme do not lose out on council tax support.   More than 1,200 people in Scotland who served under and suffered from the ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) personne

The number of families estates in Edinburgh and Glasgow subject to inheritance tax (IHT) is set to rise sharply by the end of 2026/27, according to a new report by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Irwin Mitchell. The findings are based on a freedom of information request to HMRC and form part of

Peter Krykant, the harm reduction campaigner who paved the way for the establishment of the UK's first safer drug consumption facility, has suddenly died at the age of 48. Mr Krykant made headlines around the world when he refitted a van – and later an old ambulance – into a mobile "over

Dr Anni Donaldson (School of Social Work and Social Policy, University of Strathclyde), Dr Mary Neal (School of Law, University of Strathclyde) and Professor David Albert Jones (Director, Anscombe Bioethics Centre), experts in domestic abuse, law, and medical ethics, argue that the risk of coercion

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal by a doctor against a decision of a mental health tribunal preventing the transfer of a patient subject to a compulsory treatment order from Scotland to London after finding that the tribunal had correctly applied the doctrine of res judi

A resolution on the proposed fee for 2025-26 was passed at the Law Society’s annual general meeting yesterday – with the fee confirmed at £832. Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom said: “This is a pivotal time and agreement on the increase to the practising certif

The number of solicitors registered to provide legal aid in Scotland has fallen by more than 12 per cent in just three years, according to new figures. As of 26 May, there were 1,122 solicitors registered to provide criminal and children’s legal aid, while 450 firms were registered for civil l

Total crime in Scotland remains at similar levels to 2023-24, with a small reduction in the headline figure. The Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024-25 bulletin shows also shows that levels of non-sexual crimes of violence have dipped slightly over the year and continue to be 23 per cent lower than in 2

Harper Macleod has recorded turnover of £43.5 million for the year to 31 March 2025, an increase of nearly 20 per cent compared to the previous 12 months (£36.5m). Profit before remuneration rose from £13.7m to £16.1m for 2024/25. Headcount across its five offices in Glasgow,

Mackinnons Solicitors fielded its first-ever football team to take part in the Aberdeen Corporate Business Fives event – a blend of friendly competition and charitable fundraising that brings together companies from across the region. The Business Fives tournament offers businesses the chance

Recent headlines have reignited debate over the lack of regulation for expert witnesses in both civil and criminal cases. But amid calls for tighter oversight, it’s worth asking whether formal regulation would fix the problem or just add another layer of bureaucracy, writes Christine Rolland.

Aimée Doran has joined Compass Chambers after calling to the bar. Ms Doran comes to the bar after nine years as a solicitor in both the private and public sectors. She has a wide range of experience spanning personal injury, clinical negligence, fatal accident inquiries, public inquiries, cri

When you think about the global juggernaut that is Amazon, it’s hard to deny that their success is rooted in a single core principle: creating an all-encompassing platform that serves customers everything they need from one location. From books to electronics, groceries to home services, Amazo

A former soldier jailed for repeatedly raping a woman he met through online dating has had his prison sentence lengthened by two years after an appeal by the Crown to the High Court of Justiciary. Calum MacGregor was sentenced to four years and six months of imprisonment after being found guilty of