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Regulations have been laid in Parliament that provide technical updates to the short-term let licensing scheme. Licensing was introduced in 2022 to provide assurance to guests on safety and quality, such as gas and electrical safety compliance and the suitability of hosts.

Emergency release of short-term prisoners is being proposed to address the impacts of an unprecedented rise in the prison population, Justice Secretary Angela Constance has confirmed. The prison population has increased sharply by around 400 in the past two months, and 13 per cent since the beginnin

The Scottish Parliament has agreed the nomination of Professor Angela O’Hagan as the new chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission. The commission welcomed Professor O’Hagan who will take up post in August, following her formal appointment by His Majesty The King.

Are you interested in hearing more about the alternative route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland? An event on Wednesday, 5 June at 5.30pm, hosted at Brodies' Edinburgh office at 58 Morrison Street, will provide information for people considering undertaking the pre-PEAT route or for employ

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. ‘It’s not human’: What a French doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah

In this article Neil Beynon considers the legal status of Gibraltar and the British Sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on the Island of Cyprus, drawing some tentative conclusions on their current importance to the UK and what their futures may hold. "Gibraltar is a British overseas territ

A barrister who authored a book on sleepwalking and who fell asleep at a coroner's inquest has been cleared of professional misconduct charges. Ramya Nagesh was accused by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) of harming the public’s trust in the profession after she fell asleep at a virtual hearing.

The UK government has announced the expansion of its controversial Rwanda scheme to include failed asylum seekers. Those with no right to be in the UK, who have had an earlier protection or human rights claim refused or withdrawn and are unable to appeal their decision, can now expect to be removed

The prison population in Scotland is so high that inmates could soon be released early. There are 8,353 people currently imprisoned, the second-highest figure ever recorded.

In a new article, Neil Beynon considers the new UK/EU extradition provisions in light of events in London, Salisbury and Sicily, and what happens where there is no treaty between states. "An extradition occurs where one sovereign state delivers, i.e. hands over, a person who is accused or convicted

The Lands Tribunal for Scotland has issued the first judgment on either side of the border about the requirements for the validity notices served under the new version of Electronic Communications Code in the Communications Act 2003. The new code took effect at the start of 2018. The case concerned

Tacos and burritos are a type of sandwich, a judge has ruled. In a ruling which has raised eyebrows among sandwich connoisseurs, a judge in Fort Wayne, Indiana said plans to open a taco restaurant did not breach a commitment to only serve "'made-to-order' or 'subway-style' sandwiches".

Jones Whyte has announced the appointment of eight newly qualified paralegals who have completed its training academy.

Child sexual abuse victims will be able to more easily bring historic claims through the civil courts in England and Wales under new UK government plans. At present, child sexual abuse claims must be brought within three years of the claimant turning 18 unless the court grants an extension, which re

Edinburgh Napier Law Society and Law Clinic will present a conference next month on the use of AI technology in the Scottish legal sector.