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The head of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has warned bureau managers of job losses in the wake of a £600,000 legal aid board funding cut. CAS chief executive Derek Mitchell said the proposed cut would lead to the loss of at least 25 staff in 15 bureaux across the country and thought the actua

On appeal from the Court of Appeal Civil Division (England and Wales) Do the courts of England and Wales have the power to stay an application for maintenance pursuant to section 27 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 on the grounds of forum non conveniens when divorce proceedings are taking place in

A site close to the Provan gas works in Glasgow is the only place currently being considered for the replacement of Barlinnie Prison, according to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). A replacement for Scotland’s largest jail, which dates back to the 19th century, is expected to cost up to &poun

The son of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has said his father was killed to "silence other lawyers", The Irish News reports. John Finucane, himself a lawyer with Belfast-based Finucane Toner Solicitors, spoke at an event at St Mary's University College in west Belfast on Saturday to ma

Via UofG Moot: It was an all-Glasgow University final at the Lord Jones Moot Competition 2019 at Dundee University on Saturday – congratulations are due to Dylan and Ryan on their victory, and well done to Jasmine and Alistair for running them close! Kate Scarborough, of the Dundee Mooting Soc

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association welcomes attendees to its Criminal Day Conference 2019, which will take place on Saturday 23rd February at 200 SVS, 200 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow. Now in its thirteenth year, the conference is one of the highlights of the SYLA’s calendar, attracting

The Prison Service in England and Wales is considering plans to house transgender prisoners in separate prison wings, The Sunday Times reports. Justice minister Ed Argar confirmed that new guidelines would be issued after a trans woman who had not undergone gender reassignment surgery was convicted

An elderly crime wave appears to be sweeping Japan as pensioners seek jail time in a bid to save money. Over-65s now make up one in five convictions in the East Asian country, up from one in 20 just over two decades ago.

A man found guilty of repeatedly exposing himself and masturbating in view of his next door neighbour, who had partially succeeded in an appeal due to a lack of corroboration, has had his original conviction restored after the Crown appealed against appeal court’s decision.  Ricky Taylor&

Gillespie Macandrew has expanded in Glasgow with the opening of new premises in the city centre. The new office, at 163 West George Street, more than doubles its footprint in the city and will be headed up by commercial property partner Greg Peebles and construction and dispute resolution partner Is

Blackadders is set to merge with Aberdeen-based solicitors Plenderleath Runcie. Partners at Plenderleath Runcie – John Plenderleath, Colin Runcie and Neil Robb – will become partners at Blackadders under the merger, which is set to be complete in April and will see both compani

Garry Sturrock looks at the effects Scotland's new domestic abuse legislation will have on the law. In a landmark vote in the Scottish Parliament in February 2018, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill (which promised to offer a tougher approach to the prosecution of domestic abuse in Scotland) was pas

Enhanced information in relation to upcoming appeal cases in the Court of Session is now available on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals website. New case details include summaries of forthcoming appeals and links to first instance decisions, where they are available.

The last power devolved to Holyrood by legislation enacted following the 2014 independence referendum has been transferred. The Scotland Act 2016 devolves powers in various areas and was introduced following the cross-party Smith Commission agreement.