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Large quantities of bread have been illegally dumped in a trail along a road near Mount Daisen in Japan, raising concerns the food could attract wildlife. A total of 39kg of bread was dumped over four days from August 14, while 1.3kg of chicken livers was found in five piles on August 19.

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Amnesty International warns EU migrant return hub plans risk human rights abuses in Rwanda and Uganda

Employment lawyer and business founder Malcolm Mackay WS has been named as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by The Times Scotland at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026. The award recognises Malcolm’s outstanding contribution to the legal profession and a career spanning m

Undocumented conversations, inconsistent terminology, and exposure to unnecessary contextual information can undermine the integrity of criminal investigations, a University of Dundee-led study has found. Research from the Horizon Europe-funded Clarus Project, spearheaded by Dundee experts, has high

TC Young has welcomed four new trainee solicitors to its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.  The new trainees joining TC Young are:

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG) has paid tribute to Lady Anwar as she begins her new role as a senator of the College of Justice. Lady Anwar was appointed as a part-time sheriff in 2011 and as a sheriff at Glasgow Sheriff Court in 2014 where she was a designated family law and com

RTA Law LLP has announced the promotion of Jack Adair to associate solicitor. Brenda Mitchell, partner at RTA Law LLP, said: “Jack is an excellent solicitor and thoroughly deserves this promotion. What particularly stands out is his genuine passion for the law and for helping people.

Kennedys has expanded its office presence in Scotland, relocating its Edinburgh team to a significantly larger office in the heart of the city. The investment follows more than a decade of sustained growth across Scotland and provides enhanced facilities for colleagues, clients and business partners

A Brazilian woman who posed as a 12-year-old autistic girl for more than a year to secure free accommodation has been jailed for fraud.

Jellycat has launched a copyright claim against Home Bargains’ parent company, as the British toymaker steps up legal action against retailers it accuses of copying its distinctive stuffed toys. The company has filed a claim in the Patents Court against TJ Morris, the parent company of Home Ba

Restructuring, turnaround and insolvency professionals expect AI to reduce administrative burdens, according to new research. The report, The impact of AI in restructuring, turnaround and insolvency practice, by R3 in association with Alph4, reviewed how professionals in this area were using AI and

Applications are now open for the Supreme Court's 2026-27 Ask A Justice programme. The sessions provide a unique insight into the work of the justices and are an excellent opportunity for students with a keen interest in the law.

The Aberdeen Law Project has launched its new advice note service to help bridge the justice gap and aid the community in accessing legal assistance.  Researchers Steven Collingham and Anna Thomson at ALP have recently provided clients with two advice notes.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's RM6374 - Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, securing appointment across seven lots. MFMac has delivered legal services through the previous GCA public sector Frameworks since 2018, supporting organi

Schoolchildren at an Edinburgh high school listened intently during a recent presentation aimed at helping them understand consent, recognise the legal risks of harmful sexual behaviours, and understand the serious consequences of sexual offending. The presentation was delivered by Vice Dean of Facu