Search: Scots syndicate 1901 bought land in Glasgow for £5000

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that a Scottish man wanted to stand trial in the USA for securities fraud is entitled to a new extradition hearing after the High Court of Justiciary ruled his extradition would not be incompatible with his ECHR rights. It had been argued by counsel for the appellant,

Vialex has welcomed lawyer Scott Moncur as head of financial services and sustainable development, a newly created position. Mr Moncur joins from Medici Legal Advisors, a boutique firm specialising in digital disruption and fintech.

Hundreds of people in the north east were told to travel in excess of 100 miles to Inverness for jury duty because of a mistake by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS). In total, 250 letters were sent to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire residents instructing them to appear at the remote jury c

A leaked draft judgment has shown that the US Supreme Court may overturn the landmark 1973 case of Roe v Wade, which guaranteed access to abortions. The opinion, written by Republican-appointed judge, Justice Samuel Alito, was published by Politico in what is an unprecedented leak from the court.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has launched an investigation into the leaking of a draft opinion overturning the landmark 1973 case of Roe v Wade, which is expected to significantly narrow access to abortion in the United States. The court yesterday confirmed that the document

Scouts will now be able to work towards obtaining a human rights badge in Scotland. Cubs and Scouts aged between eight and 14 can undertake challenges towards gaining the badge, the logo for which was designed by 10-year-old Scout, Christopher, from Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire.

Terra Firma Chambers’ Scott Blair will present Judicial Review – The Comprehensive Update, a topical virtual classroom hosted by CLT Scotland at 2pm on Thursday 30th June 2022. The use of judicial review continues to grow in Scotland and public authorities have to be ever more aware that

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

The number of cases concluded in 2022/23 rose by 15 per cent from 2021/22, according to the latest statistical bulletin from the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has launched a survey on protected characteristics in order to ensure that any future development of Civil Online best meets the needs and requirements of users. The survey will be included in all emails generated via Civil Online, as well as placed on strat

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has been accused of violating a Scottish government agreement that prohibits the use of zero-hours contracts, which are often exploitative. In a report viewed by The Herald for 2021/22, 26 staff members at SCTS were found to be on zero-hours contracts

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) won the People Development Programme of the Year (Public Sector/Not-for-Profit) award at The Learning Awards ceremony in London on 22 February.

Former chairman of Blackadders Solicitors and Lord Dean of Guild of the Guildry Incorporation of Dundee, Scott Williamson WS, has died after being taken ill at home, aged 69. The only son of the late Hugh and Florence Williamson, Mr Williamson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1955 and spent his ea

Tax expert Scott Webster delves into the new residence-based system which will replace the existing non-dom regime from next year. As part of the recent 2024 Spring Budget, significant changes were announced to the way in which non-UK domiciliaries (non-doms) are to be taxed from 6 April 2025.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is gathering feedback from users to improve its services. As part of its commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible service, SCTS would like to speak with people who work in the legal profession who have a disability or accessibility needs.