The final part in David J Black's forensic examination of the ME/CFS scandal looks at alleged scientific misconduct and a possible cover-up. Read the last part here. The tragedy of the putative ME/CFS scandal as the revelations following the PACE controversy emerged, was that, for a time, thing
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A Crown appeal against a sheriff’s decision to accept a no case to answer submission from a man accused of committing indecent acts against children has been allowed by the High Court of Justiciary. It had been argued by the accused and respondent, BL, that the evidence led in respect of two c
The European Union has reached political agreement on landmark new legislation aimed at addressing "systemic misbehaviour" among so-called Big Tech companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) will blacklist certain practices used by large platforms acting as &
Police officers appearing before the Sheku Bayoh inquiry will not at this time receive undertakings that their evidence will not be used in any future prosecution, the Solicitor General for Scotland has said. At a preliminary hearing over the public inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh in May 2015, la
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has announced a five per cent reduction in the levy for solicitors, advocates and commercial attorneys – the second cut to the levy in two years. The proposed cut in the levy was welcomed by the Law Society of Scotland in its response to the SLCC
CMS has announced the appointment of Cara McGlynn as a solicitor in the firm's Scottish IP disputes team. Ms McGlynn, who joins from Brodies, is a specialist in resolving IP and technology-related disputes across a variety of sectors. She is the only non-partner solicitor ranked in the latest World
The Scottish government should act to review the scope of its new land interests register in the wake of proposed UK legislation to force overseas entities to declare their ‘beneficial owner’. Certain categories of property owners in Scotland who do not make the actual decisions about wh
Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has called for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court to make "provision for the extraterritorial punishment of corrupt leaders of countries such as Russia". Writing in The Times today, Mr Brown said Vladimir Putin should be brought to justice for
Saudi Arabia has executed 16 more people since the mass execution of 81 men on March 12. Eight of those executions took place this week, including two executions on Wednesday, only two days before F1 practice sessions begin.
A new independent group on marches and parades has been set up by the Scottish government. The short life working group brings together experts on marches, human rights, community engagement and mediation.
Two "equality experts" specialising in women’s representation and participation, and labour market equality will take forward the next phase of work to "realise gender equality" in Scotland. Talat Yaqoob, co-founder of Women 5050, the national campaign for fair representation of women in polit
Balfour and Manson's Carolyn Jackson has been recognised as a specialist in medical negligence law. Ms Jackson, an associate with the firm, joins partner Ann Logan and senior associate Michaela Guthrie in gaining the accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland.
A national memorial dedicated to those accused of witchcraft is one step closer to becoming a reality following a visit to a proposed eco-therapy wellness and leisure park development being undertaken by National Pride UK at St Ninians, near Kelty in Fife. National Pride directors, Irene Bisset and
Gillespie Macandrew has announced the promotion of nine lawyers. Experienced rural business solicitor, Lois Newton has been appointed partner in the firm’s land & rural business team, while Andrew Leslie, Sarah-Jane Macdonald and Ross MacRae have been promoted to legal director.
Regulations have been passed to put in place "a safe, fast and free" vetting system for those who open their homes to displaced Ukrainians. Under the scheme, volunteer hosts will be able to apply for expedited disclosure checks. These enhanced checks will offer the same level of scrutiny as the init
