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So-called SLAPPs are being used in the UK to silence and intimidate people who expose or criticise the actions of authoritarian regimes including Russia and China, MPs have said. A new report published by Westminster's joint committee on human rights has called for stronger action to stop the growth

New legislation aims to make it easier for Americans to finance tiny homes.

A team of law students at the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) have produced a research report in partnership with the Legal Services Agency (LSA).

Two new part-time commissioners have been appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission, bringing with them significant experience in governance of public bodies and expertise in the third sector and human rights. Following an open appointment process by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

An updated edition of a guidebook for general practitioners and trainee solicitors on navigating the legal intricacies of settling a deceased person’s estate has been published. Glasgow-based solicitor Stephanie Christie-Carmichael’s practical guidebook How to Settle An Estate in Scotlan

Elaine Motion, one of Scotland's leading litigation lawyers, has reflected on some of the "extraordinary" cases she has been involved with as she retires after more than 30 years with Balfour and Manson. The civil liberties and human rights specialist is best-known for the 'Brexit cases' – whi

River Test The River Test in Hampshire has become the second waterway in the UK to be recognised as a legal entity, following a unanimous vote by Test Valley Borough Council to grant it “personhood”.

A lord ordinary has refused to order the return of two children to the USA after their father raised a petition for orders under the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985, after finding that the children had expressed clear objections to their return and were at risk of harm due to their father obtai

Original painting by George Willison (1741-1797), engraved by Valentine Green (1739-1813). Original mezzotint print, published 1770. Print commemorating the victory of Archibald Douglas in the House of Lords. A portrait of Douglas appears in the medallion, supported on a plinth by a figure of J

The Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) welcomed James Calder for a six-week internship at its Falkirk office on 21 July. James has taken up the first intern post at PDSO Falkirk, following the success of a pilot internship at PDSO Dundee last year.

A service to help refugees and people seeking asylum integrate into their local areas is being supported with £8 million in funding over the next two-and-a-half years. Delivered by the Scottish Refugee Council, the Scotland-wide integration support service will provide advice, information and

The UK's strict new internet age verification rules can be bypassed with images of characters' faces from hyper-realistic video games. Thousands of websites and online platforms now require users based in the UK to verify their age before accessing adult content, following the commencement of key pr

Disability discrimination cases have risen by more than 40 per cent in a year amid a marked increase in workplace disputes involving mental health, stress and menopause-related conditions. Analysis of Employment Tribunal data by Acas shows that 11,958 disability discrimination cases were referred to