A right-wing judge was among those arrested on suspicion of plotting to storm the Reichstag and overthrow the German government.
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An historic legal case which found that slavery was “not recognised” in Scots law has been commemorated in a plaque installed at the Court of Session.
Justice Secretary Keith Brown is encouraging people experiencing domestic abuse to seek help, advice or support – and where appropriate, report incidents to the police. Official statistics for 2021-22 released today, show a one per cent fall in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded b
As one of those who earnestly laboured at Glasgow University some years ago to teach Nicola Sturgeon Scots law, I have to admit that we failed miserably in making our classes on democracy understood. Following this week's Supreme Court rejection of her government's plea to be allowed to hold a secon
Bookings are now open for this year’s 21st Century Bar conference which is likely to prove as popular as ever with a host of expert speakers and a diverse programme. The theme for this year’s conference, chaired by Graeme McWilliams, is “Doing the Right Thing, for the Right Reason
Professor Alexandra Braun, Lord President Reid chair of law at Edinburgh Law School, has written an article entitled Compensating unpaid domestic care in the testamentary context: An opportunity for Scots law – for the Edinburgh Private Law Blog. "According to the Scotland’s Carers resea
In October 2022, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI), David Neal, published an 84-page report which looked at various aspects of indefinite leave to remain applications (ILR) which were processed between September 2021 and February 2022. Given the Home Office pledge to
Neilsons Solicitors & Estate Agents has begun its annual foodbank appeal in the lead up to Christmas.
A suspended part-time sheriff has been unsuccessful in a challenge of the decision of the Scottish Ministers to continue funding his legal representation for a review of a decision by a tribunal reporting on his fitness to practice. Petitioner John Halley was suspended from office after comments he
A desire to succeed despite adversity motivates people to pursue a legal career, but barriers caused by finances and careers advice are obstacles, a new study suggests. Those who have become solicitors and barristers said experiencing difficult circumstances in their lives and their personal qualiti
Liam McMonagle takes a look at the IP issues surrounding Amazon's $1bn show, The Rings of Power. Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime after a hard day’s work. However, as an intellectual property (IP) lawyer, it’s hard not to recognise th
A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Egypt: Al-Sisi pardons human rights lawyer, politician Zyad El-Elaimy after three years in prison | Daily News Egypt
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is urging individuals to sign up to attend its renewables conference in Glasgow on Thursday 10 November. The firm recently announced the line-up of speakers for the event which includes Karen Anne Hutton, head of repowering and life extension (UK&I) at
A man convicted of posting a grossly offensive tweet is taking his case to Strasbourg. Joe Kelly, who was labelled an “example case” to deter others from “pressing the blue button” and posting allegedly offensive content, hopes to have his case heard at the European Court of
As we emerge from Brexit and the Covid crisis, are the powers of the Scottish Parliament still fit for purpose? Is there a more optimal balance of powers for Scotland within the Union? Is federalism a viable option for the UK, and what would it look like? Alternatively, what would it mean for Scotla
