Alasdair Hardman will be returning to practice at Themis Advocates on 1 Dec. The stable, which has welcomed Mr Hardman back after a year-long sabbatical, said: "He was an integral part of the stable prior to it becoming Themis Advocates and for the two years that followed and we thoroughly look forw
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Scotland’s organisation for tackling cyber and fraud crime, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, is issuing a plea for additional funding to be allocated to fighting organised crime and building cyber resilience through a new multi-agency hub. Results have revealed that over £3 milli
Free mediation services for people involved in civil disputes are being expanded to cover all of Scotland. The services offer those who are eligible an opportunity to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution to their civil dispute, reducing the stress, cost and time of going through a court proces
An appeal against the imposition of a Community Payback Order on an elderly man convicted of abusive behaviour towards his partner and three breaches of bail conditions has been refused by the High Court of Justiciary. It was argued by appellant Norman Bowman, aged 63, that the sheriff had failed to
A Scottish ultra-marathon runner has been given a year-long ban after using a car to secure third place in a race. Athlete Joasia Zakrzewski travelled by car for about two-and-a-half miles before finishing third in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race, the BBC reports.
The payouts in the malicious prosecution scandal are set to exceed £60 million. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has allocated £60.5m for cases in connection to people involves in the acquisition and administration of Rangers Football Club.
Peter Nicholson, editor of the Law Society of Scotland’s Journal magazine, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Herald Law Awards. The tribute comes just a matter of months after he was conferred honorary membership of the Law Society of Scotland.
A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. UN commissioner says killing of Gaza civilians cannot be dismissed as 'collateral damage' – video
On Saturday, 18 November, Kirsty Malcolm KC of Westwater Advocates will be taking to the dance floor as part of the Just Dance for Maggie’s event, a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ style competition. Trying to raise funds for Maggie’s Centres, and the Beatson cancer charity, she is t
The average price for a property in Scotland saw a marginal decrease in September compared to the previous month but was an increase of 2.5 per cent when compared to September 2022.
Pictured (L-R): David Beveridge, Chris Wheeler, Emily Glen-Hencher, Sarah Sheldon, Darya Burton, Katherine Phillips, Ryan Macready, Laura McKnight and Cameron Broome Macdonald Henderson has announced a raft of appointments and promotions.
The Faculty of Advocates will again be coming out in support of vulnerable families in Fife during the festive season this year. Members, staff, colleagues across the whole of the legal profession and their friends and families are being asked to donate presents, treats or cash which will go to the
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In April this year, Glasgow City Council (GCC) amended its Social Work Services Social Care Charging Policy, increasing the charges it levies on disabled and non-disabled persons who require non-residential social care services, such as home care. An initial increase in weekly charges was implemente
North-east social inclusion charity Aberdeen Cyrenians has appointed finance specialist Julie Thomson. Chief financial officer of Aberdein Considine, she lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.
