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Slovakia might be a distant land, and Covid a distant memory. But a significant case brought to the European Court of Human Rights could bring closure to some of the legal questions posed during the pandemic – much-needed closure that many European nations have not yet received, writes Lo

Disabled people in Scotland are experiencing "unrelenting attacks on their human rights", a number of organisations have told the United Nations. Two parallel reports for the UN highlight worsening poverty rates for disabled people in Scotland and how the cost of living is affecting their ability to

Hollywood blockbuster Barbie has been banned in Algeria for allegedly promoting homosexuality. The film – which has generated more than $1 billion at the box office worldwide – has been screened in Algerian cinemas for the past three weeks.

A Glasgow teenager who stabbed a 14-year-old schoolboy and left him dying on a railway platform has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years. Daniel Haig, from Glasgow, murdered 14-year-old Justin McLaughlin with a single knife blow which penetrated the boy’s heart. Haig was 16 at the time. At th

There were no prosecutions relating to individuals who failed to participate in Scotland's census last year, BBC News reports. Seven people were reported to the Crown Office on charges of ignoring the survey. The National Records of Scotland (NRS), which oversees the census, had cautioned that defau

Chinese legislation aimed at tackling video game addiction by restricting the number of hours under-18s can play online video games has failed to curb "heavy gaming" behaviour, according to new research. In November 2019, China introduced a law requiring online video game providers to prevent under-

The next edition of CLT Scotland’s popular Scots Law Series will be returning to Murrayfield Stadium on 30 and 31 October with delegates able to choose from 10 individual conferences. Roy Spiers, CLT Scotland’s Director of Programmes, said: “We are absolutely delighted to return to

The average property price in Scotland in June 2023 remained steady at £189,000 compared to June 2022, according to recent data from the UK House Price Index (HPI).

An upcoming ban on the installation of gas and oil boilers in new buildings in Scotland has prompted a construction lawyer to urge contractors to consider the implications when pricing projects or agreeing to completion dates. Andrew Boccoli, a director in the commercial property department at

Susan Bird has been promoted to partner at Munro & Noble. Ms Bird joined the firm as an associate in October 2021 with an impressive background in conveyancing.

Freeths has appointed Gary Georgeson as a legal director in its real estate team following its launch in Scotland. Joining from CMS, Mr Georgeson has over 17 years’ experience in the commercial property sector advising on all aspects of real estate matters, but with a particular emphasis

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have urged the Scottish government to protect the policing budget and enhance community policing after it was revealed that 57 per cent of all car thefts during 2021/22 did not result in criminal proceedings. A Scottish Liberal Democrat freedom of information request h

A restaurant has come under fire for charging diners €20 to slice a birthday cake brought from home. The disgruntled group had already spent €124 (around £106) on pizza in the restaurant in Sicily before asking a waiter to slice their cake.

Keir Starmer is under pressure to stand up for the legal community following the UK government's remarks about “lefty lawyers”. The news comes amidst growing concerns about the wellbeing of immigration solicitor Jacqueline McKenzie, who has become the object of a “targeted campaign

Law Society of Scotland president Sheila Webster has offered her congratulations to 18 new sheriffs appointed on the recommendation of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland. She said: “Congratulations to this worthy group who will be stepping up as full-time sheriffs from next month. I&