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A woman has listed Donald Trump's alleged crimes in a scathing parody song she uploaded to the internet.

A barristers' chambers has defended an unfair dismissal case brought by a former tenant, The Times reports. Goldsmith Chambers had expelled Karen Gillard after a number of complaints made against her, including allegations of bullying, an employment tribunal heard.

A sheriff has published his reasons for refusing an appeal by Loyalist groups against a Scottish local authority’s decision to change the routes of its marches to avoid Catholic churches. Sheriff Stuart Reid upheld the decision by Glasgow City Council to change the route of the

Three judges face disciplinary charges after a night of revelry ended with two of them being shot outside of fast food restaurant White Castle. Judges Andrew Adams and Bradley Jacobs had been drinking with Judge Sabrina Bell in Indianapolis on the first evening of a judicial conference.

Professor Colin Reid of Dundee University has been appointed a patron of the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA). UKELA exists to further the enhancement and conservation of the environment in the UK and advance the education of the public in all matters relating to the development, teaching, a

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Venezuela wins seat on UN Human Rights Council - BBC News

Health workers will be given new guidance to help them identify signs of human trafficking and exploitation among patients. The guidelines include advice to help frontline health professionals know what action to take if they have concerns.

A judge has become the first to oversee a public court hearing by telephone. At the Court of Appeal in London, Sir Andrew McFarlane had a conference call with two litigants, a man in Israel and a woman in England, for about an hour.

Willie McIntyre's Robbie Munro series has received a rebrand. 

The number of Scottish companies entering into administration, receivership or liquidation has decreased by almost 35 per cent in the last quarter, according to new analysis by KPMG. There were a total of 158 corporate insolvency appointments in the three months to 30 September 2019 – dow

Scotland has always been different from the rest of the UK when it comes to claims and litigation. With a separate jurisdiction and its own unique legal concepts and rules, it has been essential for insurers to understand and acknowledge the quirks of the Scottish system and to deal with them accord

The Court of Session is considering another Brexit case – an attempt to stop the UK government from passing its proposed EU withdrawal agreement. Jolyon Maugham QC, who lodged the petition, believes the deal falls foul of legislation stopping Northern Ireland from forming part of a s

A barrister who claimed the new Brexit deal negotiated by the Prime Minister was “unlawful” has had a legal challenge to suspend the agreement dismissed. Jolyon Maugham QC was seeking interim suspension and interdict on the basis that the withdrawal agreement was in breach of legisl

A move to block the release of a film based on the Panama Papers scandal, involving law firm Mossack Fonseca, has failed. Lawyers for Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca claimed in a federal court in Connecticut that The Laundromat, which has been released on Netflix, defames them.

Pictured (L-R): Konstantin Baranov, Christina McKelvie and Laura Miti Campaigners from Russia and Zambia have begun a three-month fellowship at the University of Dundee designed to support those at risk for their work in protecting human rights around the world.