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Transgender High Court judge Master Victoria McCloud has resigned as she fears that she risks making the judiciary political if she remains on the bench, The Times reports. Master McCloud, 54, told the senior judiciary she was quitting because “I am now political every time I choose where to p

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Detained Saudi activist 'cut off' from family contact

The UK has said it will withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) in a move welcomed by climate campaigners who say the treaty is an obstacle to climate action. Signed in 1994, the ECT was designed to promote international investment in the energy sector, historically providing protections for i

A priest has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking viagra and similar substances. The alleged pill-peddling priest from the western Spanish town of Don Benito was arrested along with his romantic partner, a man, on Monday following a months-long investigation, El País reports.

A bill enshrining in law a right to food has been lodged by Scottish Labour MSP Rhoda Grant. The Right to Food (Scotland) Bill would also empower the Scottish Food Commission to oversee and report on the operation of the law.

Ahead of the Stage 1 debate on the Regulation of Legal Services Bill in the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have urged the government to follow through on their promise and remove unchecked ministerial powers currently included in the legislation. As presently drafted, the Regula

Watermans is to represent former Clackmannanshire sub-postmaster Rab Thomson as he pursues compensation from the Post Office following his wrongful conviction for embezzling money. Mr Thomson, 64, was found guilty in 2006 after an audit showed an apparent shortfall of nearly £6,000 at his Camb

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association and the SSC Society are hosting 'Spotlight on Deprivation of Liberty in Scotland: an assessment of human rights and UNCRPD Compliance' with speaker, Sarah Prentice. Ms Prentice is a senior solicitor with the Scottish Social Services Council, an independent saf

Amnesty International has called for a fund to remedy the harms faced by communities affected by climate change to be established after higher-income states missed a deadline to nominate their representatives to its board. Following the hottest year ever recorded globally the need for action is "acu

As part of Victims’ Awareness Week, minister for victims Siobhian Brown attended Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a familiarisation visit. She was accompanied by representatives from Victim Support Scotland (VSS) and a victim who has received support through the charity. The court familiarisation v

TLT has boosted its national future energy practice in Glasgow, welcoming back real estate expert Nick Shenken as partner. Mr Shenken has specialised in the clean energy sector for the last 20 years, advising a range of clients across the public and private sector in the whole of the UK.

A man arrested for alleged public drunkenness was arrested again the very same day after allegedly drunk-driving to a police station to complain about it. Police in Ajax, Ontario said a 42-year-old was arrested for public intoxication early yesterday morning and released into the care of his mother.

The UK and Ireland corporate team of DWF advised on 188 deals in 2023, with a combined value of more than £3.5 billion. DWF acted on deals across all of the business' core sectors, but technology transactions amassed the highest value of deals with a total value surpassing £1.25 billion.

The UK government is taking action against unscrupulous employers who use controversial ‘fire and rehire’ practices. Dismissal and re-engagement, also known as ‘fire and rehire’, refers to when an employer fires an employee and offers them a new contract on new, often less fa

Company incorporation and registration fees are set to rise in May following new legislation. The fee for incorporating a company online is set to rise from £12 to £50, while the fee for a postal application will increase from £40 to £71.