A guideline setting out the principles and purposes behind sentencing in Scottish courts has been welcomed by the Faculty of Advocates as a way of demystifying the process for the public. The document has been drafted by the Scottish Sentencing Council, which sought views on it in a consultation.
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David Flint David Flint and Rebecca Ferguson look at an atypical cartel case.
Shepherd and Wedderburn has made two senior appointments to its business development and marketing team.Scott Thomson joins the firm as director of business development and marketing, while Camillo Fracassini has taken up the newly-created post of head of marketing and communications. Mr Thomson was
John Finnie A bill to abolish "justifiable assault' of children has gained the signatures of more than 18 MSPs across Holyrood's five parties.
Stuart Murray Shoosmiths has advised on the sale and employee buy-out of Photonic Solutions, a supplier of laser and photonic equipment.
John Finnie The Scottish government has given its backing to a bill aimed at abolishing "reasonable chastisement" as a defence for common assault of a child.
David Sanders The former chief marketing officer of Edinburgh-based law firm Maclay Murray & Spens has joined the Board of Directors of Lex Mundi.
Killer drivers face life sentences under new legislation to be brought in across Britain. The UK government has announced maximum sentences for drivers who cause death by speeding, racing or using a mobile phone will be increased from 14 years to life, in line with the maximum sentence for manslaugh
Miller Hendry has celebrated the service of a senior executry paralegal who recently celebrated 30 years with the firm. Linda Christie was presented with gifts on behalf of the Tayside solicitors and estate agents by Ernest Boath, head of private client, at a special ceremony attended by her colleag
Perthshire firm Macnabs has raised more than £10,000 for charity this year after taking part in a will-writing campaign in which lawyers generously give up their time for free to write wills for local people in exchange for a donation.Macnabs raised £10,795 this year in the month-long fundraiser
The Scottish government has announced that it will not support the development of unconventional oil and gas, meaning there is an effective ban on fracking in Scotland. Energy minister Paul Wheelhouse told MSPs the decision followed an extensive period of evidence gathering, public engagement, and d
Keith Anderson Vialex has advised accountancy practice Springfords on its sale to the UK firm Baldwins.
Eric McQueen The Scottish Court and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has published a report that describes a "radical new vision" for the way children and vulnerable adults should be treated in court.
Holyrood’s Justice Committee has unanimously backed the general principles set out in the Scottish government’s Domestic Abuse Bill.
