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A petition challenging the election of Alistair Carmichael (pictured right) as Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland has been refused after judges ruled it had not been proved beyond reasonable doubt that he had committed an “illegal practice”. The Election Court dismissed the prayer of th

A man found guilty of rape who claimed that the trial judge “misdirected” the jury when he said the complainer’s diary entry could provide evidence of her distress and thus corroboration of lack of her consent has had an appeal against conviction refused. The Criminal Appeal Court ruled that a

An Indian student who married a British woman has successfully challenged a decision to refuse his application for leave to remain in the UK as a spouse and to certify his human rights claim as “clearly unfounded”. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that the Secretary of State for the Home De

Joanna Cherry QC MP Joanna Cherry QC MP reminds us that the UK has set standards for the world in safeguarding human rights and that ensuring those rights apply to everyone is not a mere inconvenience but is fundamentally necessary in a country that wishes to be governed by the rule of law.

A gay man has avoided being extradited to Dubai on theft charges after a London court ruled there was a chance he would be tortured and not given a fair trial as homosexuality is outlawed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A judge at Westminster Magistrates Court, which deals with all extradition ca

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled theScottish government's minimum unit alcohol pricing plans are contrary to EU law as other tax options exist. Instead, the ECJ has recommended the introduction of alternative tax measures to achieve the same effect.

Some senior legal figures in Scotland have suggested the sector is unlikely to see many more mergers. Recent years have seen big names including Dundas & Wilson, McGrigors,Biggart Baillie, Tods Murray and Semple Fraser disappear from the scene.

Gordon Jackson QC Gordon Jackson QC notes that all those who uphold the rule of law should be accorded equal respect.

Her Honour Mary Jane Mowat Those accused of sexual crimes should be given anonymity because of the “stigma” that attaches to the offences according to a retired judge.

Simon Allison Simon Allison explains how to avoid making the same mistakes as Obi Wan Kenobi when training your Padawan.

Craig Nicol Thorntons has announced an increase in both turnover and profits following another successful year.

Judy Krieg Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced the hire of compliance, governance and financial regulation lawyer, Judy Krieg. She joins Shepherd and Wedderburn’s commercial disputes and regulation group as a partner, working out of the firm’s London office.

Alexander Litvinenko A public inquiry has found that the 2006 murder of Alexander Litvinenko was “probably” approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A retired academic who contracted a rare form of cancer which he claimed was the result of exposure to asbestos during the course of his employment at a university has had an action for £180,000 damages dismissed. A judge in the Court of Session assoilzied the defenders after ruling that the pursue

(L-R): Derek Ogg QC, Shami Chakrabarti and Lord Hodge The celebrated civil liberties campaigner Shami Chakrabarti wowed a delighted audience in the Faculty of Advocates’ Laigh Hall with an open and informative discussion of her life and work.