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Stewart MacGregor, a partner at Innes Johnston LLP, has passed away at the age of 56 following a short illness. The firm said in a statement: "Stewart was not only a highly respected solicitor but also a kind and dedicated professional who made a lasting impact on our firm, our clients, and the wide

Nearly 30,000 criminals have breached their community sentences over the last 11 years, according to new statistics. Figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives via a freedom of information request show that between 2012-13 and 2023-24, 29,544 community payback orders were terminated because of v

Changes to the law which would give children a greater say in decisions around being withdrawn from religious instruction or observance in schools will be considered by a Holyrood committee. The Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill

The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has reported on stage one of a bill that aims to provide clarity to tenants and their landlords about what happens at the end of a commercial lease. In its report, the committee highlights the wide range of concerns – some fundamental – raise

A package of reforms to "strengthen the governance, accountability and shared service arrangements of public bodies" supported by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB), which manages the Parliament, has been set out in a new report. During a six-month inquiry, the SPCB Supported Bodies La

New legislation that updates key aspects of data protection law has received royal assent. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) makes a number of changes to the law, including: clarifying how personal information can be used for research; lifting restrictions on some automated decision making;

MML Law in Dundee has announced further appointments as the firm continues to grow. Jordan Nisbet joins MML after training in family law, guardianship and eviction matters with McLaughlin & Co Solicitors & Notaries. She will work with MML’s busy family law team advising on a wide

Scotland’s rural land market is showing signs of cooling, with falling demand in key sectors such as commercial forestry and natural capital investment, according to new analysis from the Scottish Land Commission and SRUC. The latest report reveals how economic and political uncertainty have r

Just Employment Law held its fourth summer ball in aid of Pancreatic Cancer Action Scotland at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow last weekend.

A resolution on the proposed fee for 2025-26 was passed at the Law Society’s annual general meeting yesterday – with the fee confirmed at £832. Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom said: “This is a pivotal time and agreement on the increase to the practising certif

Two rival sausage makers are set for a courtroom battle amid allegations of corporate espionage. Hormel Foods alleges in a US lawsuit that Johnsonville conspired with two of Hormel's former employees to obtain sausage recipes and sensitive commercial information, The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Pornography depicting "acts of strangulation" is to be criminalised in England and Wales. The UK government said it will bring an amendment to its Crime and Policing Bill following a campaign by backbench Labour PM Jessica Asato and others.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. The Iran-Israel Conflict: A Human Rights Perspective on Escalating Tensions in the Middle East

Details of an "expert" group that will help drive reforms to prevent avoidable deaths in custody have been announced. Justice Secretary Angela Constance is leading the Ministerial Accountability Board overseeing the implementation of actions to address the recommendations of Sheriff Collins’ f

More than 80 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine. The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of the law firm, highlights the mounting econo