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Murray McCall

The Law Society of Scotland is consulting with its members on proposed practice rule changes and its constitution in advance of this year’s annual general meeting in May. Amendments are proposed for three Law Society practice rules regarding ARTL, civil legal aid and certain restrictions on practi

A sheriff has dismissed the appeal of a council against the decision to refuse it consent to close four schools. Highland Council wanted to close Edinbane, Dunvegan, Knockbreck and Struan primaries and build a new one at Dunvegan on Skye.

Angela Constance A comprehensive review of the child protection system is being commissioned by the Scottish government.

(L-R): Campbell Clark (partner & head of business services), Johnston Clark, (managing partner) and Lindsay Darroch (partner & head of property)

Joe FitzPatrick Proposals to avoid future election clashes have been passed today by the Scottish Parliament.

Compass Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our Annual Aberdeen Conference. The Conference will take place on Thursday 10th March 2016 at The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, from 1pm until 5pm. Under the Law Society of Scotland's Guidelines, delegates may claim 3 hours of CPD time. The c

A request from the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) for £4 million to fund facial recognition technology at stadiums has been rejected by the Scottish government. The SPFL had pursued the idea as a way of tackling sectarian singing and the use of smoke and flares.

Michael Matheson A new law allowing life sentences for traffickers will come into effect on 31 May 2016.

Compass Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our Annual Aberdeen Conference. The Conference will take place on Thursday 10th March 2016 at The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, from 1pm until 5pm. Under the Law Society of Scotland's Guidelines, delegates may claim 3 hours of CPD time. The c

Lord Boyd of Duncansby A Chinese citizen who sought judicial review of decision not to allow her to appeal against an immigration tribunal’s refusal of her application for leave to remain in the UK on human rights grounds has been dismissed.

Fraser Sutherland Drivers are increasingly being threatened with court action over unpaid parking charges as private companies pass tickets on to debt collectors according to a consumer watchdog.

Neil Richardson Police Scotland is to ditch a contract for a £60 million IT system which has been plagued by glitches.

Frank Mulholland QC The Crown Office has been accused of failing to act properly over a complaint it received over claims that inaccurate evidence given by a police sergeant resulted in the conviction of two football fans.

The Scotland Bill will give MSPs the power to deal with pavement parking after the UK government tabled amendments to the bill to clarify Holyrood’s competence in this area. Earlier this month the Local Government and Regeneration Committee hailed the legislation, introduced by Sandra White MSP.