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Laura Cameron Courts in England and Wales are being warned to prepare for a barrage of “guilty” pleas in health and safety cases after new sentencing guidelines were published while it is expected they will also be observed by Scottish courts.
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CLT Scotland, in association with the University of Strathclyde, has launched the first event in the Scots Law 2016 Conference/Exhibition Series. Taking place at Murrayfield Stadium on 7th and 8th March, delegates will be able to choose from 8 individual conferences, each providing 6 hours of CPD.
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From left: Amy Walker, Marketing Manager of ESPC, Jonathan Jack from the Royal blind and Kerrigan Bell, Senior Fundraiser at Royal Blind
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Lord Carloway A man accused of being concerned in the supply of drugs who challenged the admissibility of evidence obtained during a search of his vehicle has had an appeal refused.
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Michael Matheson The number of additional police officers in Scotland
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Jamie Kerr Significant changes to the way UK tourist visas are issued to people from China will provide a huge boost to Britain’s economy, according to one immigration lawyer.
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John Swinney The UK government's Scotland Bill amendments fail to deliver on the Smith Commission proposals according to Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
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Joe Fitzpatrick The Scottish government has reversed its intention not to extend the freedom of information (FOI) legislation to housing associations.
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The Gambling Commission has published an update to its advice note – "The Role of Authorised Persons – Scotland". The commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain in partnership with licensing authorities.
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David Menzies Scottish laws on insolvency are to be brought together into one piece of legislation for the first time in a generation as the new Bankruptcy (Scotland) Bill is introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
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From left: Geoff Begg (president of HRFC), Ewan Stafford (Harper Macleod) and Andy Little (chairman, HRFC)
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