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After calling for reforms to put consumer protection at the centre of its regulatory framework, the Law Society of Scotland has expressed its support for Scottish government’s plans to establish a single consumer body for Scotland. Business minister Jamie Hepburn MSP announced plans to set up

Rosie Walker looks at the proposed changes to Scotland's defamation regime. On 14 December 2017, the Scottish Law Commission published its “Report on Defamation”, recommending a number of reforms to the law on defamation in Scotland. The current law on defamation has been in effect since

What does climbing Mount Everest have in common with getting on the property ladder? Other than both involving an uphill struggle, many people trying to buy their first home would likely agree both are also challenges of endurance, writes Shawn Wood. The difficulty in taking that first step to home

The University of Aberdeen School of Law will once again open its doors to students from the USA as part of its Baltimore/Maryland Summer School this year. The summer school is a long-standing tradition between the institutions – the programme was initiated in 1987 by Baltimore and Aberde

David Morgan found himself reflecting on a famous American idea as the US celebrated its independence day this week. As the 4th of July marks the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, I found myself reflecting on the well-known phrase in the introduction to the Declara

In the latest in our occasional legal heritage series, Graham Ogilvy reflects on the remarkable story of ‘Indian’ Peter Williamson. A document presently on display in the library of the Faculty of Advocates records one of the most shocking episodes of human trafficking in Scottish histor

Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported record revenues and profits on the day it celebrates its 250th anniversary. The firm’s revenues rose six per cent to £53.5 million in its financial year to 30 April 2018, and profits before partner distributions increased ten per cent to £22m ov

The Supreme Court's judgment in Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Appellant) v Taylor Clark Leisure Plc (Respondent) (Scotland) will be handed down next Wednesday. The respondent, Taylor Clark Leisure Plc, was the representative member of the Taylor Clark VAT Group

Chris Dun considers the provisions of legislation varying the social housing regime in Scotland. The Housing (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill passed through Stage 3 of the Scottish Parliament on 31 May 2018 by 114 votes to nil. All that is needed now for the bill to become law is Royal Assent which is ex

The number of residential homes coming to market across east central Scotland between April and June 2018 increased by 3.2 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest house price report by ESPC. Average selling prices increased by 4.9 per cent across east central S

What a difference a few months makes. In April the press was full of the possibility that Paris Saint Germain (PSG) might be found guilty of breaching the financial fair play allegations and face the possibility that they might be excluded from participation in the Champions League. Fast forward a f

The sister of a man who was killed in the UK has had her application to the European Court of Human Rights alleging failings in the criminal justice system unanimously declared inadmissible. The case of Makarová v the United Kingdom concerned a complaint by the sister of a Czech man

Wednesday 10 October 20186:00pm - 7:30pmAdam Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh Law School, Old College.