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Scotland risks breaching the European Convention on Human Rights due to the way its rape laws are being interpreted in certain cases, according to the bodies representing the legal profession. In a joint submission to the Supreme Court, the Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland raised

In Ruby Properties (Scotland) Ltd v James Watt [2025] CSOH 61 Lord Braid applied the best evidence rule to reject four claims of breach of warranties and allow proof on quantum in respect of a fifth. Parties entered into a share purchase agreement: the defenders agreed to sell to the pursuer their s

A top New York law firm has reportedly sacked a summer intern who allegedly bit a number of colleagues. Sidley Austin was forced to drop the intern after a number of complaints, according to American legal blog Above The Law.

BTO Solicitors LLP is continuing its support of the Helensburgh Art Club’s Annual Exhibition, returning as sponsor for the third consecutive year. The 72nd exhibition and sale will take place from 2 to 4 August 2025 at the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh.

The UK and 27 other countries have condemned Israel's "inhumane killing of civilians, including children" in Gaza in a joint statement. Issued yesterday and running to just under 400 words, the statement calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" as it warns that the "suffering

Lorna Richardson, senior lecturer in commercial law, University of Edinburgh, has published a new article on error. "Error is often described as one of the most complex parts of the law of contract. The reason for this is the clash between two opposing interests. On the one hand, a will-based theory

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on means-tested benefits in the UK after receiving compensation payments following a change in the law. A "benefit disregard" for compensation awarded under UK government and devolved government compensation schemes for miscarriages of justi

Students Duaa Ali (University of Dundee), Kaitlin Bastow (Abertay University) and Samuel Etchells (University of Edinburgh) have begun the two-week Summer Scholars programme at the WS Society.

Complainants in sexual offence trials would gain the right to independent legal advice when requests are made to introduce evidence of their past sexual behaviour, under new recommendations. As part of its End-to-End Rape Review, the UK government asked the Law Commission of England and Wales to exa

A law student broke down in tears as she was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for attempting to smuggle £150,000 worth of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport. Sage-Ahliea Gold, 25, was found to be carrying over 16 kilograms of herbal cannabis in vacuum-sealed packages when she arrived at th

A review of the Shared Parenting Scotland database has revealed more than 250 grandparents have sought information and help over the last nine years. Some are seeking information on behalf of their son or daughter whose relationship has broken down.

The UK government has confirmed plans to hold a statutory public inquiry into the so-called "Battle of Orgreave" during the miners' strike. For more than four decades, miners and their families have campaigned for an investigation into policing on what is remembered as the most violent day of the 19

Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported a 10 per cent increase in turnover to £78.3 million and a 20 per cent rise in net profits to £36.1m for the year ending 30 April 2025. Andrew Blain, managing partner, said: “I am pleased we have delivered another year of strong growth. Our perfo

Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has reported a 25 per cent rise in turnover over the last two years to £2.1 million. Emma King, director of Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal, said: “It starts and ends with our people. As a result, it has been a year of pos

Post Office Horizon scandal campaigner Sir Alan Bates was given a standing ovation as he received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter in recognition of his work over two decades to expose the abuse of sub-postmasters. During the ceremony tribute was paid to Sir Alan’s research, ma