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The family of a mechanical fitter who died of an asbestos-related illness in England after inhaling the deadly dust while working as an apprentice at a shipbuilding company in Scotland will have to pursue their claim for damages under English law, a judge in the Court of Session has ruled. Relatives
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Cat Maclean Solicitor advocate and partner at MBM Commercial, Cat Maclean discusses the case law surrounding online fraud in this year’s Scottish Legal News Annual Review.
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Judith Robertson The Scottish Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Scottish government’s response to today’s report by the Independent Advisory Group on the Use of Biometric Data.
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Ben Macpherson A new working group has been set up at Holyrood to to address issues surrounding tenement maintenance.
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Michael Matheson Seven new members have been appointed to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) board.
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A new review of cyber crime in Scotland estimates that the internet was used commit at least 20 per cent of sexual crimes in Scotland in 2016/17. Crimes committed online tend to revolve around non-contact offending though use of the internet may also be a precursor to crimes committed in person.
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Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP Ministers want better figures on revenge porn cases to find out why so many complainants withdraw after reporting offences, the Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP has said.
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The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has demonstrated its commitment to action on climate change and joined WWF Scotland for the planet’s biggest environmental event. On the back of Earth Hour 2017’s success, the SLCC will join millions of people from 187 countries around the world in
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Four new members have been appointed to the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
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Lady Hale Lady Hale, President of the UK Supreme Court, has outlined concerns that the Brexit bill will put judges in the position of making "political" decisions about EU jurisprudence.
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Gillian Wood Three months after the introduction of the Electronic Communications Code (ECC), Gillian Wood comments on its operation in Scotland.
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A group bringing together migrants’ groups, voluntary organisations, and lawyers has launched a new project to make sure EU citizens in Scotland know about their rights after Brexit. A series of four events in April and May will provide advice and information about Brexit to EU citizens in Scotlan
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With one week left in its free will campaign, Scullion LAW has already had 180 enquires, with people in the local area signing up to create a free will in aid of Marie Curie.
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