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Police officers have called for new powers to remove face coverings from people suspected of involvement in crime, violence or serious disorder. The Scottish Police Federation warned there would be “little point” in spending millions of pounds on proposed live facial recognition (LFR) te

McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Goudie as associate director within the firm's commercial property team.  Ms Goudie has joined the firm as an experienced commercial property lawyer and will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of co

The Law Society of Scotland has granted five new solicitor advocates with rights of audience in a ceremony held at the Court of Session on Thursday 20 August.

The Supreme Court has announced that its new permanent exhibition is now open to the public.  The Law and Us is a new immersive experience which focuses on how the law affects everyone’s lives. Drawing on 70 unique appeals which have been heard at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Committee

A campaign has been launched to secure UNESCO recognition for the Scottish morning roll – with Scottish Greens MSP Holly Bruce backing calls for it to be recognised as part of Scotland’s "cultural heritage". Ms Bruce has lodged a motion at Holyrood highlighting the roll’s history,

Irwin Mitchell has appointed Christopher King as a senior solicitor. Mr King is based in the firm’s Glasgow office and joins the serious injury team, where he will support clients who have suffered life-changing injuries and those affected by serious accidents.

Research from Queen’s University Belfast is shining a light on the role of AI and bots in the music industry, warning that consumers and musicians are being shortchanged because of technology that is out of control. Dr Katherine Pittalis used her PhD to examine the fast-changing technology use

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount

A Russian court has ordered the arrest in absentia of Conor Kennedy, son of US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, over allegations that he fought as a mercenary alongside Ukrainian forces. The 32-year-old American has been placed on Russia’s international wanted list and faces up to 10 year

Scotland’s chief police inspector has called for facial recognition technology to be used to help tackle football-related violence and disorder. Craig Naylor, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, told the Scottish government that drones and facial recognition could

Anderson Strathern has relocated its Orkney team to new premises in the heart of Kirkwall, marking the next phase of its investment in the Northern Isles. The firm has moved to the centre of Kirkwall after first establishing a presence in Orkney during summer 2024 within a co-working space, strength

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed two new partners. With more than 10 years’ service - having completed his traineeship at the firm – Danny Anderson has moved from senior associate to partner in the corporate and business advisory team, based at Aberdein Considine’s Blenheim Hou

The chief executive of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is calling for action to help ensure Scotland's justice system is equipped to meet growing demands. The call from Malcolm Graham comes as the latest criminal court modelling projects almost three times the number of High Court indictme

Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Gillian Woodward as a partner in its construction litigation team. She joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, where she built a highly regarded UK-wide construction and infrastructure disputes practice over more than 20 years.

Families are being invited to share their experiences of using smartphones, social media and the internet through surveys aiming to identify what support they need to stay safe online. The first survey explores how children and young people use screens, apps and social media, as well as assessing th