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Head of the School of Law at the University of Aberdeen and co-convenor of the Anti-SLAPP Research Hub has addressed members of the European Parliament on the implementation of the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive. Professor Justin Borg-Barthet warned that significant gaps remain in the protection of jo

Russell Brand’s barrister launched a verbal attack on Sunday Times journalist in a courtroom corridor following Mr Brand’s conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday. Ian Winter KC said to Sunday Times chief news correspondent

A Mexican tourist has been awarded $200,000 (£148,474) in damages after he was arrested for failing to obey a police order. Police commands in poorly pronounced Spanish translated to “fart police”.

The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship (LCF) is to host ‘Fair Hearing’ a courtroom drama based on the Gospel of John on 14 November.

Any reform of the roles of the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General should be “evidence-led” and based on extensive consultation to reduce the risk of unintended consequences, the Law Society of Scotland has told MPs.

Compass Chambers has announced that Lesley Hogg has been promoted to the new role of senior deputy clerk. Ms Hogg joined Compass in 2013, having previously worked in other stables for 13 years. This makes her one of the most experienced deputy clerks in Scotland. Her friendly approach, great sense o

Shepherd and Wedderburn has elected Joanna Boag-Thomson as its new chair. Ms Boag-Thomson succeeds Gillian Carty, who steps down after serving two successful consecutive terms as chair. Ms Boag-Thomson joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a partner in 2000 and is a highly experienced lawyer. Her practi

Jones Whyte, named Firm of the Year (250+) at the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards, has announced eight promotions across its legal teams, with its private client department leading the way. The firm, which employs more than 300 people across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, has promoted team members in

Orbital, the AI platform for real estate work, has launched new capabilities that support Scottish commercial real estate. Through a structured pilot with multinational law firm Pinsent Masons, Scottish real estate professionals and lawyers can now use Orbital on matters governed by Scots Law for th

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has highlighted the important role Fatal Accident Inquires play in providing answers to families and the public following Sheriff Lesley Johnston’s determination into the deaths caused by the Carmont derailment in 2020.

A court has upheld a two month suspension for a Korean army officer who left base without permission during working hours 64 times over a ten month because he needed to feed his lizard and wash his car.

Sheriff Lesley Johnston’s Fatal Accident Inquiry into the derailment near Carmont on 12 August 2020, which killed Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough and injured six others, found that reasonable precautions might have prevented the accident.

The Faculty of Advocates' Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee is delighted to host a forthcoming lecture by Lord Justice Singh, a member of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. In this special lecture, ‘The Protection of Fundamental Rights in the Common Law,’ Lord Justice Singh w

National law firm TLT has strengthened its Scottish pensions offering with appointment of Edinburgh-based partner Amanda Cooke – the third new partner to join the firm in Scotland since July.  Ms Cooke brings 20 years' experience across private practice and in-house and is recognised in

Legal aid rules for families in Scotland who need compensation to care for brain-damaged children are unfair, lawyers say. “These children have suffered some of the most catastrophic, life changing injuries, many due to negligent hospital treatment when they were born. Their families will need