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The 20 people convicted of rape or other serious sexual offences who have already applied to have their cases reviewed may represent only a fraction of those likely to come forward, Thomas Ross KC has warned. The KC said the true number could turn out to be, in his words, the "tip of a very large ic

Turcan Connell has appointed Clive Phillips as a new partner as the firm looks to enhance its presence in the North East. Clive Phillips is a highly respected and long-established agricultural and rural property lawyer. He has built his career as a partner in leading legal practices in the sector wo

A senior figure at Scotland's human rights watchdog is taking legal action against the organisation, claiming she faced discrimination because of her gender-critical beliefs. Dr Claire Methven O'Brien, a civil liberties lawyer, has launched an employment tribunal case against the Scottish Human Righ

Andrew and Tristan Tate now face a combined 59 criminal charges in the UK after prosecutors authorised 38 new counts against the influencer brothers, who were arrested in the United States over the weekend. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had approved additional charges covering four mor

Families of several victims of the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter disaster have lost a High Court bid to bring a legal claim against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), after a judge ruled the case had been brought too late. Twenty-nine serving military personnel died when RAF Chinook ZD576 crashed into the

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) has published statutory guidance for policing bodies dealing with complaints involving children.  Publication of the Child Friendly Complaint Handling Guidance coincides with the second anniversary of the commencement of the United Nation

Prisons, power stations and airports will be able to guard against hostile drone activity, under Ofcom's plans for a new drone detection radar licence. The regulator said its proposed new licence would help organisations enhance their technology for spotting malicious drone activity, such as unautho

The Crown Office has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Karen Murphy, a 53-year-old who died by drowning in the River Leven on 9 February 2020 after absconding from the McNair ward at Gartnavel Royal Hospital on 13 January. A Pr

Fender is being sued by a German guitar retailer after sending cease-and-desist letters to rivals over Stratocaster-style "ST" guitars. A Düsseldorf court ruled last December that the Stratocaster's design deserved copyright protection, praising its "soft curves" and "timeless" look.

A new partnership has been forged to encourage more people in Scotland to put a power of attorney in place. Age Scotland has joined forces with Lindsays to help people appoint someone they trust to manage their finances and make welfare decisions on their behalf, should they need extra help.

Members of the public are being invited to share their views on how complaints about the conduct of Advocates in Scotland are handled, as part of a new public consultation launched by the Faculty of Advocates. The consultation is on the Faculty’s Disciplinary Rules, which are the framework use

The Lawscot Foundation’s strong relationship with Scotland’s judiciary has been renewed, with Lady Ross replacing longtime supporter Lord Ericht as a trustee for the charity. Lord Ericht, one of the Foundation’s original trustees, has stepped down after nine years on the Lawscot Fo

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Former employees of BGL Contracts Ltd are preparing to commence a protective award claim following the company's collapse into administration and the loss of jobs. BGL Contracts Ltd, a Glasgow-based electrical fit-out contractor providing subcontracting services to clients across the leisure, hospit