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Police Scotland is investigating two of its officers over allegations that they committed perjury in a case where two football fans were found guilty of offences under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012. It is the second inquiry by the force's prof

The Wilson doctrine protecting MPs from surveillance is a "political statement" with no legal effect, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has ruled. The tribunal said it was satisfied that assurances given around the surveillance of MPs by prime minister Harold Wilson in the 1960s, which have be

A police hunt for a stolen statue of Jesus was called off when the statue reappeared outside the religious gift shop it was stolen from – complete with a makeover and fresh coat of paint for All Saints Day. The statue was reported stolen from the shop in Connecticut but made a miraculous reappeara

A Derry woman who called 999 for a lift to her mother’s house after she had been on a “mad auld binge” has been sentenced to four months in jail. Denise Hynds told police she had been on a drinking spree after she made the call on June 29 last year.

Parents who hit their children are more likely to subsequently abuse them and leave them with lasting effects according to a new report. Research commissioned by charities and the Children's Commissioner found that smacking kids can result in depression and a higher probability that they will become

A Scottish man jailed in the US for three decades is awaiting a decision that could set him free or see him retried and sentenced to death in a landmark case that may result in the erosion of protections afforded by the sixth and 14th amendments of the Constitution. Tom Richey was jailed in 1987 age

Lady Hale Lady Hale, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, spoke about modern developments in the involvement of children in family court proceedings in a recent major address.

Graeme Pearson Following revelations Police Scotland acted illegally in identifying journalists' sources used by a Sunday tabloid in its coverage of murdered prostitute Emma Caldwell, opposition parties at Holyrood have called for an explanation from Justice Minister Michael Matheson.

An employee fired for photocopying a staff rota has been given over £15,000 at an employment tribunal. Mark Knowles was sacked for gross misconduct after managers at Eildon House in Edinburgh suspected him of giving the copies to a care watchdog.

National law firm Shoosmiths crowned a year of success by winning the title of “UK Law Firm of the Year” at Legal Week's British Legal Awards ceremony in London on Friday.

A homeless ex-lawyer who entered a woman's flat high on crystal meth and crack cocaine while wearing a G-string and fishnet tights said he thought she was a giant panda. Desmond Moran, 53, could not remember why he was wearing women's underwear when got into the flat in Bayswater in July this year.

Simon Allison Simon Allison discusses the perils of the office Christmas party including the alcohol-induced Public Display of (office) Affection.

Alistair Carmichael Liberal Democrat Alistair Carmichael faces a legal bill of £150,000 following his victory in the Election Court which saw him defeat a bid to unseat him as MP for Orkney and Shetland.

Karin Bousie Karin Bousie gives some timely advice on giving gifts for Christmas… without falling foul of the inheritance tax rules.

Members and staff of the Faculty of Advocates have been thanked for their “wonderful” response to a collection of Christmas presents and treats for vulnerable families. Maria Maguire QC, assisted by Irene Cumming, Faculty Superintendent, organised the collection for the charity, Home-Start Glenr