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The Scottish government's plans to introduce a presumption against prison sentences of 12 months or less would, in practice, apply to sentences of anywhere up to 18 months where a guilty plea is tendered early enough and would limit access to justice as declining summary business shrinks the pool of

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Proposals to improve forensic medical services for rape and sexual assault complainers have been launched. The consultation, which addresses recommendations made by the Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMICS) to strengthen delivery of healthcare and forensic medical services, will s

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Donna Reynolds looks at how employers should handle workplace romances. With Valentine’s Day just behind us love is in the air and as the old adage goes, love knows no bounds; cupid’s arrow can – and does – strike in the workplace.

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A man found with three syringes in his rectum claimed they weren't his, police have said. A warrant was put out for Wesley Dasher Scott, 40, on a drug charge but when deputies in Clearwater, Florida took the man into custody last month he removed the needles from his rectum and handed them over, FOX

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In-house solicitors are being encouraged to have their say on in-house solicitor traineeships. A new survey, launched today aims to provide a better understanding of the in-house traineeship market, including why there is a disproportionately low number of in-house trainees.

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David McEwing has joined Addleshaw Goddard as a partner in the firm's Aberdeen energy team. Mr McEwing, who joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy sector, advising oil and gas companies and oilfield services businesses, as well as leading comp

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