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Alistair Morris Following publication of the Scotland Bill today at Westminster, Alistair Morris, president of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We welcome the introduction of the Scotland Bill into the House of Commons.

A motorist who was sentenced to nine years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving has had his custodial term reduced on appeal. Murray Geddes was jailed for nine years, that period having been reduced by two years to reflect the early plea, and was disqualified from

MSPs yesterday rejected the Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill by 82 to 36 votes after a debate in the Scottish Parliament. Had it passed, the bill would have allowed the terminally ill to seek the help of a doctor in ending their life.

Patrick McGuire Lawyers who represent cyclists hurt on Edinburgh's tram lines have warned that the local council needs to take action before someone dies.

In response to yesterday's Queen's Speech, the Law Society of Scotland has outlined its view on a number of issues including the UK's membership of the European Union and the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society said it is not taking a position, either in favour or against a refe

Susan Oates McQueen Legal has announced the appointment of Susan Oates as a senior associate solicitor in its Edinburgh conveyancing team.

employment Graeme Dickson Graeme Dickson, based at Thorntons in Dundee, has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in employment law bringing the number of accredited employment specialists in Thorntons employment team to three, the largest in Tayside, Perthshire and Fife.

Michael Matheson The Justice Secretary has called for a radical change in the way women are treated by the penal system in Scotland.

Visitors planning a trip to see the highest court in the land this summer will now be able to see one of the final reissues of Magna Carta, in a rare opportunity to view one of the original manuscripts for free.

Simone Young Davidson Chalmers has announced the appointment of Simone Young as its new head of construction.

The UK could see the introduction of identity checks for people who access adult entertainment on the internet as part of a pledge by the Conservatives. A scheme proposed by the adult entertainment industry would require websites to verify visitors' identities with reference to banks, the NHS or cre

A ban on adults smoking in cars while children are present is a laudable initiative, however would prove difficult to enforce, the Law Society of Scotland said today. The Law Society has submitted its written evidence on the Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill which aims

Measures to give more rights to schoolchildren with additional support needs have been welcomed in general by the Faculty of Advocates, although the specifics “risk causing confusion.” The Education (Scotland) Bill proposes changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Ac

Prime Minister David Cameron MP The Prime Minister has delayed plans to scrap the Human Rights Act and only raised as major issues Scottish devolution and EU membership in his first Queen's speech.

Aspiring in-house lawyers, advocates and solicitor advocates will benefit from the latest events announced in a series organised by the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association. So you want to be an in-house lawyer and So you want to be an advocate/solicitor advocate will walk aspiring lawyers through th