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A man who broke into a house and murdered a couple and their son before raping their daughter suffered no violation of his article 3 right – prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment – judges in the European Court of Human Rights have ruled by 14 votes to 3. The case concerned a complaint by

Gill Grassie Brodies LLP has been awarded a "gold ranking" in the World Trademark Review’s list of the world’s 1,000 leading trademark professionals for the fourth consecutive year and is, again, the only Scottish law firm listed in the gold category.

Eilidh Wiseman The president of the Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Prime Minister's plans to continue to work with the EU on cross-border crime and law enforcement issues.

David Strang Conditions for female inmates at HMP & YOI Cornton Vale have improved, according to a new report which found a better staff-prisoner relationship and increased access to healthcare.

The Law Society of Scotland has issued a statement warning practitioners of a suspected scam. We’re aware of a suspected scam where someone claiming to be an "attorney" is writing to members of the public warning that court action would be taken if an outstanding debt is not paid.

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A late addition has been made to the programme for the Tumbling Lassie seminar on modern day slavery and human trafficking, with a third leading voice in the field now taking part. Pam Bowen CBE, a senior policy advisor at the Crown Prosecution Service, has worked in developing policy for prosecutor

The 25th Annual Dundee Sportsman’s Dinner raised £19,000 last year to support sports clubs and organisations across Tayside - and 16 local clubs and sports people recently received their allocation of funds.

Maureen Matheson Macdonald Henderson has promoted Maureen Matheson to the position of director of the firm.

A woman who alleged that she was raped by two professional footballers on the basis that she was incapable of giving “free agreement” because of the effect of alcohol has been awarded £100,000 damages after she was found to have proved her case. A judge in the Court of Session ruled that both S

Ruth Charteris Arnot Manderson Advocates has announced the appointment of Ruth Charteris as second standing junior to the Scottish government an appointment which will run for the next four years.

David Mundell David MundellA review looking at the uses of limited partnerships in the UK has been launched following recent allegations that some businesses registered in Scotland are being used for criminal purposes.

Convictions for domestic abuse were at their second highest level on record last year, while the number of people convicted for sexual crimes reached an all-time high. Official statistics for 2015-16 reveal that 12,374 people were convicted in Scotland’s courts for crimes and offences involving do

James Wolffe QC Following a five month inquiry into the effectiveness and efficiency of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Holyrood’s Justice Committee is to conclude its investigation by questioning the head of the service.

Growers of a unique potato have applied for EU protected status. Ayrshire earlies, which are harvested months before normal potatoes, were created 160 years ago by two farmers.