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The trial of a man accused of historical child sex offences has collapsed after prosecutors included charges on the indictment for which they had “no supporting evidence”. A judge at the High Court in Edinburgh deserted the indictment simplicter after ruling that the Crown had created “oppress

Margaret Waldron, principal solicitor at The Law Practice CFINE, the lead partner of the Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen, providing food parcels to those in poverty in the city, has benefited from the donation of more than 500 items since the beginning of the year from The Law Practice Solicitors an

“If you’re a blood donor, you’re a hero to someone, somewhere, who received your gracious gift of life”. This is the quote which inspired thirty of the team from Gillespie Macandrew’s Edinburgh office to donate blood.

The Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer has published the annual Treasure Trove Report, which has been presented to the Scottish Parliament.

Two “predatory paedophiles” sentenced to life imprisonment for murder who claimed the prison service denied them the opportunity to visit each other in jail have failed in a claim for damages. A judge in the Court of Session rejected the gay couple’s petition for judicial review, in which they

A woman who describes herself as a witch priestess took a warlock to court over harassment claims – and won. Lori Sforza, who leads a pagan church and runs a witchcraft shop in Salem, Massachusetts, filed for court-ordered protection against Christian Day, referred to on his website as the “worl

Fraser Oliver Digby Brown has announced the opening of an office in Ayr from today.

Lord Kinclaven Pupils from schools across Ayrshire have been cited to attend court this week, and will be given the chance to take the law into their own hands.

Lucy Keane Scottish advocate, Lucy Keane recently celebrated her admission as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in the State of New York. Speaking after her admission ceremony in Albany, New York, Ms Keane said: “ I was delighted to pass the New York Bar Exam at the first attempt - it’s certainly

Sheriff Simon Collins QC A sheriff has criticised police officers over the death of an injured man two years ago who was put in police custody instead of being taken to hospital.

Graeme Pearson A Labour Party review of Police Scotland has concluded it needs greater scrutiny and lacks transparency.

Lady Hale The UK Supreme Court's only female judge has said it should be “ashamed” if it fails to improve diversity in the next round of appointments.

Ever popular in the 13 year history of the Scottish Legal Awards is the award for Rising Star of the Year with organisations taking the confident step of nominating their best emerging talent.

Lesley McAra Women are being held back in the legal profession according to a new group aimed at getting women into the top posts The Herald reports.

Linda Marsh