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A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. The “two revolutions” that explain Israel’s massive protests

A Perth sheriff has issued a guidance note on the management of criminal cases involving persons, particularly females, requiring hospital-based assessment where there is doubt about their ability to participate in criminal proceedings, after it was agreed that it would be helpful to produce a note

A woman who suffered hearing loss after working in a whisky bottling plant without adequate ear protection since 1990 has been awarded over £45,000 in damages from the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court. Margaret Denny, 63, had worked for the defender, Chivas Brothers Ltd, and its pred

Projects supporting young people are to receive up to a total of £20 million of funding recovered from the proceeds of crime.

Brent Haywood, partner in Lindsays' dispute resolution and litigation team, explains why a little humility goes a long way for the best litigators. I am what is optimistically called a dispute resolution lawyer. It’s a nice way of saying that I am a litigator. Put simply, I represent people an

International law firm gunnercooke has strengthened its Scottish presence to six partners with the appointments of Katy Wedderburn and Alex Innes. Mr Innes joins as a banking & finance partner, with more than 30 years of experience advising clients in England, Wales and Scotland. He is a dual qu

Applications are now being invited for scholarships offered through the Faculty of Advocates which can help ease financial tensions during the training period for the bar. Those hoping to begin devilling in 2024 should submit their applications by no later than 28 April this year. 

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar on tax covenants and warranties at the Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh on Thursday 27th April 2023. At this event, Christine Yuill and Nicola Williams of Burness Paull will discuss:

The Edinburgh Law School mooting team has won the Royal Celtic Society’s 200-year anniversary moot.

Law Society of Scotland president elect Sheila Webster reflects on a visit to Edinburgh Central Mosque. It’s always an honour to be welcomed with hospitality and generosity, and that’s even more the case when it comes to events that hold special significance for your host. So i

Private client lawyer Alison McKay has been promoted from director to partner at Lindsays, having joined the firm’s Glasgow-based team only two years ago. She is one of six lawyers whose promotions have been announced today – with one director and four more associates also taking up new

The Faculty of Advocates’ Mini-devilling Scheme has been judged a resounding success by participating law students. Open to students studying for the diploma in professional legal practice, the scheme aims to encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to consider a career at the bar, pa

Jimmy Black meets corporate lawyer Robert Pirrie WS, chief executive and in-house lawyer of the Society of Writers to the Signet. Deep in the cellars of the Signet Library, there are caverns with sturdy doors, guarding some of the Scottish legal profession’s most fascinating historical treasur

Aberdeen law student Hamza Afzal is one of 10 finalists and the only Scottish student in the running for the Undergraduate Future Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023. The 21-year-old, who is studying Scots law with English law, was one of more than 5,000 entrants from across the UK to take part in the co

France is on the cusp of adopting new legislation to regulate influencers amid claims some promote financial scams, defective products and dodgy cosmetic procedures.