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The European Court of Human Rights is “backsliding” by surreptitiously reversing its principles established to protect asylum seekers, according to a new study. It is a decade since the court first established that asylum seekers are inherently and particularly vulnerable in law.

Dentons is hosting an ESG (environmental, social and governance) workshop, designed to give attendees practical, hands-on experience dealing with an ESG crisis. During its pilot workshop in October 2023, the firm had some interesting discussions around how ESG now presents the same board-level risks

More child and vulnerable adult witnesses involved in serious criminal trials will have access to specialist suites to pre-record evidence, away from the courtroom, following a further £2 million investment from the Scottish government. The funding means dedicated facilities – known as E

The Lawscot Foundation has opened this year’s application window to endow new scholarships, including a new category so the charity can provide support to more aspiring lawyers from less-advantaged backgrounds. Pupils who meet the eligibility criteria, including having an offer to begin a Scot

Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP will today move a series of amendments to the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill which would enable information to be shared with victims where it is necessary to plan for their safety. The bill is expected to pass its fin

Writing in Scottish Legal News today, Justice Secretary Angela Constance details the aims of major criminal law reforms contained in new legislation. In the Scottish Parliament tomorrow, members will vote on the general principles of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill –

Figures from Aberdeen Solicitors Property Centre (ASPC) show that the number of properties for sale during the first quarter of 2024 has risen 10 per cent on last year. Sales are also up by four per cent, with the average property price rising by three per cent to £196,407.

The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent with the launch of this year's In-House Rising Star Award. The annual competition, which is in its 12th year, provides recognition for the important work of in-house practitioners and in particular the contri

A sex offender has been banned from using generative AI tools in what is believed to be the first restriction of its kind in England and Wales. Anthony Dover, 48, has been ordered not to "use, visit or access... AI creating tools", including the image generation software Stable Diffusion, as part of

A passenger on a short-haul flight has been fined for urinating in a cup while waiting to be allowed to disembark. The 53-year-old man was reported by other passengers after they heard an incriminating noise while the plane was on the ground at Sydney Airport.

Further legal action could be brought by victims and survivors of the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre following a decision not to prosecute any former British soldiers for perjury in relation to evidence they gave to successive inquiries, a lawyer has warned. Only one former British soldier, known as &l

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has welcomed Liam Ewing KC, Lorraine Glancy KC, John Keenan KC and Paul Harvey to the principal Crown counsel team. The team is responsible for leading advocate deputes in the prosecution of serious crime. The four lawyers are joining as assistant principal Crown counse

Three diploma students from the University of Glasgow – Flora Henry, Shaun Sweeney and Aidan Wallace – took part in the International Mediation Competition run by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) in São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 13 April. S

The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation, with 95 per cent of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals. Measures have been set out in a joint response by all four UK nations, includi

Wildlife offences in Scotland fell by seven per cent from 308 in 2020-21 to 286 offences in 2021-22, new figures show. The official figures show that there were noticeable decreases in recorded crime for fish poaching (from 110 to 49 offences) and hunting with dogs (from 44 to 13 offences).