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John Swinney A source in the SNP has said the party has dropped attempts for abortion laws to be devolved to Holyrood.

Susan O’Brien QC Susan O’Brien QC will chair the statutory national public Inquiry into historical abuse of children in care, the Education Secretary, Angela Constance has announced.

Left to right: Lorna Jack, chief executive, Christine McLintock, president, Eilidh Wiseman, vice president  

James Chalmers Professor James Chalmers discusses the legal requirements that require to be satisfied in order to render Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael's election void.

In response to yesterday's Queen's Speech, the Law Society of Scotland has outlined its view on a number of issues including the UK's membership of the European Union and the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society said it is not taking a position, either in favour or against a refe

Visitors planning a trip to see the highest court in the land this summer will now be able to see one of the final reissues of Magna Carta, in a rare opportunity to view one of the original manuscripts for free.

The proposed assisted suicide bill would fail to protect the people it intends to due to lack of clarity the Law Society of Scotland has warned. It said the lack of clarity in definitions and ambiguity of the proposed legislation remain a key concern, and if enacted could be difficult to enforce.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP Resistance to Conservative plans to repeal the Human Rights Act continue to grow with the First Minister saying SNP MPs will join other opposition parties in an attempt to block the plans while shadow Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has predicted that the House of Lo

Professor Adam Tomkins Professor Adam Tomkins has been appointed as an unpaid adviser to the Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell.

David McClements discusses the implications of a UN committee's interpretation of Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In Scotland, we have been rightly proud of our good practice when dealing with legislation for incapacity and mental disorder from a person-ce

The Scottish Legal Action Group wishes to express its serious concerns over the UK government’s proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act 1998 and introduction of a "British Bill of Rights". In our view the most detailed policy document produced by the Conservative Party to date on the topic; (“Pr

James Wolffe QC Offering protection to people fleeing persecution may be difficult, but it must be done, the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates declared in opening a conference to raise awareness of an important piece of asylum legislation.

More flexibility in the system for seeking repossession of properties in the private rented sector has been welcomed by the Faculty of Advocates. Initial proposals by the Scottish government last year had listed eight grounds for landlords to use for repossession, and each was to be mandatory – if

Harper Macleod has announced plans for expansion as its fee income for the latest financial year hit £22 million. The firm's highlights in 2014-15 included its legal adviser role for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the integration of niche private client firmBird Semple into its operations

This week the SLN spotlight falls on solicitor advocate John Scott QC of Capital Defence lawyers who was recently appointed to chair the new independent Stop and Search Advisory group. What has been your best experience as a lawyer?