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Dr Kath Murray While the recently announced delay to the British Transport Police (BTP) merger with Police Scotland was a welcome relief, it will nonetheless come at a cost that wasn’t accounted for on either side of the border, writes Dr Kath Murray.

Jacqueline Law Tax changes aimed at landlords may be weakening the property market and have already triggered a sell-off by investors, according to Scottish property experts.

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Professor Michael Schmitt Use of military force against Russia by the UK would violate international law, according to one legal academic.

Prior to the committee’s consideration of the Scottish government’s Management of Offenders Bill, Holyrood's Justice Committee is launching a call for views.

Blackadders' Simon Allison has been named Lawyer of the Year at this year's Scottish Legal Awards.

A man who was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of a series of sexual offences against two boys has had an appeal against his conviction rejected. The Appeal Court of the High Court of Justiciary ruled that there was “no merit” in the appellant’s argument that t

Sheriff Richard Davidson MSPs voted to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act yesterday by 62 votes to 60.

Four men have been sentenced to a total of 29 years for offences including abduction, holding workers in servitude, and assault. 65 year old Robert McPhee was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for abduction and holding workers in servitude and violent offences spanning decades.

Frank Jarvis Frank Jarvis summarises some recent cases where the Equality Act was deployed against letting agents discriminating against prospective tenants.

Newly qualified Scottish solicitors and trainees who have been admitted to the profession can for the first time stand for election as Law Society Council members. Council members agreed the new process which allows solicitors up to five years qualified and trainee solicitors to vote online for thei

Plastic clog manufacturer Crocs has lost a legal battle to protect its design from being copied. Judges in Luxembourg endorsed a decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) made in 2016 to cancel legal protections enjoyed by the company.

Marielle Franco Human rights groups have demanded a full investigation into the killing of Marielle Franco, a noted human rights defender and city councillor in Rio de Janiero.

A “flasher” who was sentenced to a total of three years’ imprisonment for breaching community payback orders after being convicted of two “random acts of sexual exhibitionism” has had the custodial term reduced following an appeal. The Appeal Court of the High Court of Justiciary ruled tha