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A passenger on a short-haul flight has been fined for urinating in a cup while waiting to be allowed to disembark. The 53-year-old man was reported by other passengers after they heard an incriminating noise while the plane was on the ground at Sydney Airport.

Further legal action could be brought by victims and survivors of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre following a decision not to prosecute any former British soldiers for perjury in relation to evidence they gave to successive inquiries, a lawyer has warned. Only one former British soldier, known as &l

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has welcomed Liam Ewing KC, Lorraine Glancy KC, John Keenan KC and Paul Harvey to the principal Crown counsel team. The team is responsible for leading advocate deputes in the prosecution of serious crime. The four lawyers are joining as assistant principal Crown counse

Three diploma students from the University of Glasgow – Flora Henry, Shaun Sweeney and Aidan Wallace – took part in the International Mediation Competition run by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) in São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 13 April. S

The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation, with 95 per cent of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals. Measures have been set out in a joint response by all four UK nations, includi

Wildlife offences in Scotland fell by seven per cent from 308 in 2020-21 to 286 offences in 2021-22, new figures show. The official figures show that there were noticeable decreases in recorded crime for fish poaching (from 110 to 49 offences) and hunting with dogs (from 44 to 13 offences).

The legal world was deeply saddened to learn that Sheriff Gerard Considine had passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 15 April 2024, at the age of 57 following a lengthy battle with illness which he faced with courage, dignity and always with his customary humour. He will be hug

Brodies LLP has advised VINCI Airports on the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport Limited – the company that owns Edinburgh Airport – for £1.27 billion. VINCI Airports – a global private airports operator and subsidiary of VINCI Concessions – w

The Scotsman has published a full obituary for Martin Bell, Scotch Whisky Association deputy director of trade, who has passed away after a brief illness. "Martin was the son of Patricia and the late Isdale Bell, and brother of Penelope. After starting working life as a solicitor in private pra

25 April 2024 from 5.30pm The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is hosting a special event showcasing the artistic talents of lawyers in the city.

Five-year-olds will be taught about "the evils of communism" under a new law enacted in Florida. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis appeared with a sign reading "ANTI-COMMUNIST EDUCATION" as he signed the bill requiring the topic to be taught at all school grades from kindergarten onwards, USA Today r

Jones Whyte are hosting a free Debt Recovery and Enforcement Clinic on 26th of April, where they will provide guidance to you or your business regarding the recovery of outstanding debts through legal means. They have an experienced team on hand to offer insights into creating a strategic approach t

Aidan Tuohy has joined Coulters as a partner. He said: “Coulters stood out to me as a premium brand within the Edinburgh and East Lothian property market. I admire the company’s commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for clients, as this falls in line with my own approach to busines

The Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and Social Justice and Social Security Committee have today jointly launched a new public consultation on the Scottish government’s Housing (Scotland) Bill. The bill contains six main parts, addressing areas such as ren

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio. The 53-year-old pedestrian died after he was fatally struck by a tram in the Saughton area of Edinburgh on 11 September 2018 while making his way home f