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Male and ethnic minority barristers are more likely to receive complaints according to a report published by the bar’s regulator this week. The Bar Standards Board (BSB) studied complaint patterns between 2012 and 2014, finding that female barristers were significantly less likely to face complain

Salil Shetty International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights aro

A bank which granted a loan to company for the purchase of four commercial units but due to a solicitor’s “negligent misstatement” discharged the entire security when it ought to have been left in place in relation to two of the units is entitled to damages, appeal judges have ruled. By a majo

John McGovern Scottish courts are cracking down on environmental crime as a recent case illustrates, John McGovern writes.

Claire Mills bto solicitors is urging businesses to comply with important slavery legislation as they approach the end of their financial year, or face an unlimited fine.

Michael Gove The English Justice Secretary Michael Gove has claimed the UK’s renegotiation deal with the EU is not yet legally binding.

Andrea Young Macdonald Henderson advised Old College Capital LP (OCC) in its recent investment in Particle Analytics Limited, a spin out from the University of Edinburgh. The Macdonald Henderson team was led by Fraser Morrison.

Team Edinburgh 2016 with team 2015 members

Aileen McLeod Environment minister Aileen McLeod has accepted recommendations from the wildlife crime penalties review group to introduce new maximum penalties for those who commit crimes against wildlife.

5.45pm Thursday 25th February 2016 Chair: Sheriff Graeme Napier

The Faculty of Advocates’ MiniTrials project proved a hugely popular addition to the curriculum of Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. Youngsters were given some expert advice in acting out a criminal trial when David Parratt, director of training and education, along with Julius Komorowski, advo

Lord Carloway Once a diet has called when an indictment has been served citing an accused to a preliminary hearing in the High Court, the appropriate court to decide any applications for bail is that court and not the sheriff court, appeal judges have stated.

Frank Mulholland QC New figures released today showing an increase in the number of convictions for domestic abuse and sexual offences.

An Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled employees’ commission should be factored into holiday pay. British Gas is to appeal the ruling brought by former employee Joe Lock who complained he only received basic pay when he took annual leave.