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Westminster's Justice Committee has welcomed the UK government's scrapping of plans for juryless trials in England and Wales. It warned, however, that ministers must demonstrate that the plan to expand capacity in the magistrates’ courts is deliverable and meets demand.

Police in North Carolina have urged motorists to put safety first after officers stopped two men travelling down a road on what they described as “an actual couch”. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said the incident was “certainly a first”, after officers spotted t

President of the Supreme Court, Lord Reed of Allermuir, is to deliver a valedictory lecture marking the 150th anniversary of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876. This special address is an opportunity to recognise Lord Reed’s exceptional contribution to the law and his dedication to public ser

Gillespie Macandrew has announced three senior appointments with the arrival of Chris Devlin and Douglas Roberts, as partners in planning and corporate respectively, and Nikki Robertson as head of finance.  The appointments take the firm's partnership to a record 30 partners and come as Gillesp

Edinburgh-based VMH Solicitors has acquired Falkirk based Orme Law. Kevin McLuskey, director at VMH Solicitors, said: "This acquisition is an exciting step forward for VMH Solicitors and reflects our ambition to continue growing a Scottish legal practice built around exceptional client service.

Caroline Smith has joined Weightmans as a partner in the family team in Glasgow. Previously of MTM Law, a niche family law practice, Ms Smith has specialised in family law throughout a 30-year career, advising separating married and unmarried clients on relationship breakdown both on finance and chi

Hamiltons Law Accountants was named the winner of Excellence in Support Services at the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards last month, recognising the specialist legal accountancy support that it provides to law firms across Scotland.

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Stephen Wilson. The 40-year-old, a self-employed roofer, died on 16 January 2024 from injuries suffered after a fall at a property in Dumbarton on 14 January.

Private rental sector landlords are being warned that they must respond to complaints about damp or mould without delay after a new law came into force. The legal obligation on how landlords must respond to issues became more stringent this week with the introduction of legislation known as Awaab&rs

Germany’s former spy chief has been arrested on suspicion of spying. August Hanning allegedly obtained thousands of classified documents from a former Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) colleague.

Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC, has agreed to represent pro-independence blogger Stuart Campbell for free in a legal challenge over why only Peter Murrell was prosecuted in the SNP finances scandal. Mr Dunlop is offering his services pro bono in a judicial review being brought by Mr Campbell, edit

Eleven lawyers at Aberdein Considine LLP working from Aberdeen to Newcastle have been recognised in its latest round of promotions this autumn, including three lawyers who started their traineeships with the firm. In Aberdeen, three experienced residential conveyancing lawyers become associates - Br

Scotland’s human rights watchdog has found that public authorities are denying people in the South of Scotland their rights to food, housing and health. Today, the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has published a spotlight report on economic, social and cultural rights (ESC rights) acro

Bloomsbury Professional has once again supported Lawscot Foundation students by providing free textbooks for the fifth consecutive year. Through their partnership, Bloomsbury Professional supplies each student accepted onto the Lawscot Foundation programme with over 30 textbooks to support their stu

Paisley-based MJC LAW welcomed members of the legal profession, aspiring young lawyers and local supporters for an evening exploring the town’s legal history and raising funds for the Access to Justice Foundation.