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Addleshaw Goddard has become the first major law firm to receive the Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW) 'Fertility Friendly' accreditation in recognition of its work to improve workplace experiences for staff facing fertility issues. The firm achieved the accreditation following a thorough review of i

Burges Salmon, which has an office in Edinburgh, has retained its Platinum ‘We invest in people’ accreditation, following its initial accreditation in 2021. The Investors in People report commended Burges Salmon’s ‘people first’ culture and open and transparent communic

The head of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has refused to resign following a damning report into the watchdog's handling of the Andrew Malkinson case. Mr Malkinson wrongly served 17 years behind bars after being convicted in rape in 2004. He steadfastly maintained his innocence and his

Record-breaking prison sentences have been imposed on climate activists in England who complained they were denied the opportunity to explain their motivation to the jury. Just Stop Oil co-founder Roger Hallam was sentenced to five years' imprisonment – believed to be the longest sentence ever

Dunfermline solicitor Alison Marshall has gained equality, diversity & inclusion certification from the Law Society of Scotland. The partner at Wright, Johnson & Mackenzie (WJM) was part of the first group to take on the course, which is only available to "leaders and managerial members" of

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Hamas and other groups committed war crimes on 7 October, says HRW

A Holyrood committee has sought clarity on when a new law will come into effect which will prevent under-18s from being sent to prison in the wake of a tragic death. Following the death of 17-year-old Jonathan Beadle at HMP&YOI Polmont on Saturday, Holyrood's Criminal Justice Committee has writt

A medical negligence claim concerning a 12-year-old girl who suffered brain damage at birth has been settled for just under £21 million, making it one of the largest-ever settlements of its kind in Northern Ireland. Eoin Kearney of Derry-based Brendan Kearney & Co Solicitors, a member of A

Falkirk Council has become the first local authority to benefit from a new scheme that aims to make it easier for councils, public bodies, and community groups in Scotland to transform neglected and ownerless buildings for local benefit.

Thorntons has announced 22 new promotions across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and St Andrews operations following a year of exceptional growth.

The man who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan in 1981 has apparently disavowed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. John Hinckley Jr, who was released from psychiatric care in 2022, wrote in a social media post following the attack: "Violence is not the way to go. Give peace a chance."

A university student who constructed and sold a cyber-attack programme capable of causing chaos to company and government websites has been jailed for 21 months. Amar Tagore, 21, of Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, earned tens of thousands of pounds from his website which offered buyers a malicious softw

The UK government's plans for digital verification are unclear as they stand, according to a data protection expert at Thorntons LLP. The proposals form part of a new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, introduced as part of the King’s speech. The UK government said the bill, which will a

The legislative agenda outlined in yesterday's King's speech must serve to strengthen the rule of law and be underpinned by access to justice, according to the Law Society of Scotland. Key elements of the agenda contained in the speech by the King include:

Professor Richard Susskind KC (Hon) has been appointed as the Commonwealth's special envoy for justice and artificial intelligence. The Commonwealth of Nations is an international association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire.