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The use of AI in the justice system is here to stay and will not “spell the end of judges and lawyers”, the Lord President, Lord Pentland, has predicted.  Lord Pentland provided a unique insight into the benefits and risks of using the new technology in an address at the Royal Facul

Weightmans has strengthened its capability in Scotland and internationally with the arrival of a specialist immigration team in Glasgow, further enhancing the firm’s ability to support clients with international immigration matters. The five-strong team, led by Grace McGill, brings market lead

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been suspended while an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct continues. The decision was taken by the bureau of the court’s Assembly of States Parties, which has referred the matter to the ICC’s 125

The police recorded 64,967 incidents of domestic abuse in 2024-25, an increase of two per cent compared to the previous year, figures released by the chief statistician show. Despite increasing over the latest two years, this figure remains below the peak in 2020-21.

The legal profession in Scotland is navigating a period of significant change. Firms are facing increasing regulatory requirements, growing client expectations, and continued pressure to improve efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of service. At the same time, legal teams are being as

A lawyer has been publicly reprimanded after falsely telling a court he was showing signs of early-onset dementia in an attempt to be removed from a criminal case. Fred Blake Perkins, an attorney from Emmetsburg, in the US state of Iowa was appointed to represent a man who was arrested in December 2

AI systems being considered for use in courts and tribunals can be significantly influenced by the quality of legal arguments put before them, according to new research from Maynooth University and University College Dublin. The study found that every major AI model tested was susceptible to persuas

Judges will be given AI assistants to help prepare criminal cases in the Crown Court under plans being unveiled by the UK government. The Ministry of Justice will trial the use of AI to analyse case material, conduct legal research and identify cases that are ready for trial. Officials say the tools

An American law firm has set a new City pay record for NQ solicitors after raising starting salaries to £189,000. Los Angeles-headquartered Quinn Emanuel has increased pay for newly qualified lawyers by £9,000, putting it ahead of its nearest US rivals in London and almost £40,000

A more cautious and selective approach to buying land is emerging across Scotland’s rural land market, according to a new report published by the Scottish Land Commission. The Rural Land Market Insights Report 2026, produced in partnership with SRUC, suggests the rapid growth and speculative a

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has announced 14 promotions across the firm.

A new toolkit designed to assist legal pro bono charities in measuring and articulating their positive impact is to be launched this month. The Pro Bono Sector Impact Toolkit was developed by the National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC), a charity "dedicated to supporting individuals and organisations provid

Judges deserve to do their job free from intimidation, free from harassment and free from political interference, agrees Congress. GMB’s National Congress, taking place in Blackpool this week, agreed a motion condemning criticism of judges "and their decisions".

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has achieved the top grade of international accreditation at the United Nations as a national human rights institution (NHRI) for the fourth time. This award of 'A Status' from the Global Alliance of NHRIs and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner fo

Holmes Mackillop Solicitors has announced the promotions of two trainees in its Glasgow office. The conclusion of their traineeship sees Paul Campbell and Liam Reilly each assume the position of solicitor in the firm’s property and corporate teams respectively.