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Legislation to "simplify the funding system" for learners at college, university and apprentices in Scotland has been given in-principle backing by MSPs. They voted by 62 to 39 to endorse the general principles of the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill, ensuring

Those who have been involved in the All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court since it was established in 2015, gathered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday to mark its 10th anniversary. Among those attending were sheriffs past and present who have sat on the Personal Injury Court.

The Court of Session has ruled in favour of individuals who wanted to finalise an adoption as a couple despite having separated. The ruling is the first of its kind published in Scotland.

A Scottish woman who moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a defence lawyer has been murdered in Los Angeles. June Bunyan, 37, who grew up on the Isle of Arran, was found dead in her home on 11 September with “traumatic neck injuries”, police said.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. London master’s student who advocated for Tibetans detained during China visit, friend says

Harper Macleod has strengthened its expertise in public and parliamentary law with new appointments. Lucy Frazer has joined the firm as a senior associate with expertise in equality issues, human rights and civil liberties. She brings significant experience of advising and litigating in relation to

Junior lawyers at leading City firms are working far beyond standard hours, with many reporting 12-hour days as routine, new research shows. A survey of more than 2,000 trainees and junior lawyers by Legal Cheek found the longest hours at the London offices of top US firms, which are known for their

A tourist hotspot has announced a new tax on dogs, to be paid both by local residents and visitors. Bolzano, in northern Italy, will ask local residents to pay an annual tax of €100 per dog, while tourists will have to cough up €1.50 per dog per day of their visit.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations that he authorised killings during his country’s violent war on drugs. A 15-page charge sheet dated 4 July was made public on Mond

The Scottish Law Commission has today published its report on updating the law on the mental element in homicide including a draft Homicide (Scotland) Bill. The report notes criticisms which have been made of the current common-law-based Scots law governing murder and culpable homicide; refers to ho

Rights organisations could fall back on the UK-EU international dispute settlement procedure to defend human rights in Northern Ireland if the UK government wins in a major UK Supreme Court case, according to a new report. The report, published by Social Change Initiative (SCI) in partnership with t

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Saunders as the chair of its strategic board. Dame Alison brings extensive experience in criminal justice leadership to the role. She served as director of public prosecutions for England and Wales from 2013

Nicola Sturgeon will be among the guest speakers at CMS Scotland’s annual business conference next month. Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark, CMS’s On Point event takes place on Thursday 2 October 2025 at Edinburgh’s EICC with its focus on Scottish business and the ne

Experts from around the world have worked together to expand a unique resource that helps countries, militaries, and academics understand how international law applies to cyber activities. The Cyber Law Toolkit offers a unique combination of resources, including detailed hypothetical scenarios, a re

Ministers have been criticised by Scotland’s transparency watchdog for wrongly attempting to block a freedom of information (FOI) request on the lord advocate’s reference to the Supreme Court over an independence referendum. In a sharply worded ruling, David Hamilton, the information com