New courts will direct drug and alcohol abusers to tackle their addiction head-on "or face tough consequences". England and Wales' first three Problem-Solving Courts (PSCs) are being piloted as part of the UK government’s £900 million drug strategy, based on evidence that this approach w
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The number of disputes between commercial occupiers and landlords in Scotland being referred to third-party resolution is on track to be the lowest in a decade, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Two Chinas: As Beijing suppresses Tibetans, Xi Jinping preaches human rights to world leaders
A father and son have been sentenced to 300 hours of unpaid work for animal welfare offences, illegal puppy farming and a consumer protection offence involving multiple identities to sell puppies on Gumtree. At Elgin Sheriff Court yesterday, Samuel Ronald Hessin and his son Samuel Arthur Hessin were
Proposals to limit the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt have been published. The Scottish government’s consultation seeks views on restricting the promotion of confectionery, cakes, crisps, savoury snacks and sugary soft drinks at checkouts and front of store, and on mult
The Guardian has obtained a Scottish government memo that reveals that “it is almost certain” draft legislation has been altered to secure the approval of the monarch under a procedure called Queen's Consent. The memo also confirms that her lawyers may discuss the details of bills with t
A copyright judge in the English High Court has found that an interactive dining experience based on the classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses infringed copyrights held by a company controlled by the family of the show’s creator. Shazam Productions Ltd raised claims of copyright infringem
The public inquiry into the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses has appealed for more witnesses to come forward after the Post Office confirmed that it will not seek to enforce non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) against them. Though the Post Office had previously applied
It has been well publicised that the Scottish Government is currently inviting applications from bidders to introduce the first two Green Freeports to Scotland. Applications from bidders to create Green Freeports opened on 25 March 2022 and the bidding process closes today (20 June). £52 milli
British businessman Arron Banks, who played a high-profile role in the Brexit referendum by bankrolling campaign group Leave.EU, has failed in a libel action brought against investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. Mr Banks brought the High Court proceedings against Ms Cadwalladr, a journalist wi
The search for the latest bright idea in risk management within the Scottish legal profession has been launched today. The Law Society of Scotland's Innovation Cup competition invites Scottish solicitors, paralegals, trainees, cash-room staff and student associates to submit their bright ideas for r
For as long as golf enthusiasts can remember, the PGA Tour has been the home of professional golf, synonymous with the top golfers and tournaments in the sport. This year saw the PGA Tour faced with a new competitor, in the form of Saudi Arabia and the LIV Golf Series. Faced up by Greg Norman, LIV G
A Crown appeal against a trial judge’s decision to accept a no case to answer submission on behalf of a man accused of raping a woman in a Dundee hotel has been allowed by the Criminal Appeal Court of the High Court of Justiciary. The respondent, MMI, was acquitted of a charge of contravening
UK businesses looking to help people leaving Ukraine have immigration complexities to consider – employers should also appreciate the bigger picture if they’re to provide an appropriate package of relocation support, writes Natasha Catterson. There are in effect three routes open fo
