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. He was sympathetic to the proposed declaration relating to the Guidance but agreed that it would be wrong to make it without considering further submissions. Jamie Kerr, an immigration expert at Thorntons said: "This decision seems to be a very harsh one, especially given that compliance with the

The publisher of GQ magazine has been found in contempt of court over a “seriously prejudicial” article on the phone-hacking trial. The High Court in London ruled that the article had created a “substantial risk” the trial of former News of the World (NoW) editor Rebekah Brooks, former deput

Elaine McDougall Motorists in Glasgow have paid more fines this year in traffic offences caught on CCTV than in any other council area in the UK BBC News reports.

Professor Mark Poustie A new report recommends an increase in the number of penalties available for wildlife crime offences.

The Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission (SCCRC) has referred the case of a man convicted of various offences relating to the possession and distribution of indecent photographs of children to theHigh Court following the decision in Strachan v HMA2011. In accordance with the commission’s statu

An English local authority that challenged a decision which meant the costs of providing accommodation for an elderly care home resident who moved north of the border could be recovered from the council has had a petition for judicial review refused. A judge in the Court of Session dismissed the cha

Val McDermid Scottish authors have called for reform of the country's antiquated defamation laws which they argue threaten freedom of speech and could lead to libel tourism.

From left: Frank Mulholland QC, Michael Matheson and Lord Carloway  

Joe FitzPatrick A bill to avoid election clashes has been published.

Alex Neil Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has today launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of human rights for everyone.

The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 7th October and is designed to make significant changes to the regulation of private lets. ESPC lettings manager Orlaith Brogan explained the changes that could affect both tenants and landlord once the act

Kenneth Lauder (left) and Andrew Bertram Stuart & Stuart has announced that Kenneth Lauder and Andrew Bertram have been assumed as partners and that Peter Atkinson andDouglas Bowen have both retired as partners but continue with the firm as consultants.

Judy Williamson  

The most senior judge in England and Wales has said horrific sexual imagery and distressing testimony judges face are “beyond the understanding of most people” and will leave them disturbed. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, said sex offence cases are on the rise and could not be

Students at the University of Strathclyde have founded the University's first mediation society and are looking for help from volunteers. It intends to give law students an introduction to practical mediation and a range of transferable skills which they can use in their future career.