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In response to yesterday's Queen's Speech, the Law Society of Scotland has outlined its view on a number of issues including the UK's membership of the European Union and the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act. The Law Society said it is not taking a position, either in favour or against a refe

Susan Oates McQueen Legal has announced the appointment of Susan Oates as a senior associate solicitor in its Edinburgh conveyancing team.

employment Graeme Dickson Graeme Dickson, based at Thorntons in Dundee, has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in employment law bringing the number of accredited employment specialists in Thorntons employment team to three, the largest in Tayside, Perthshire and Fife.

Michael Matheson The Justice Secretary has called for a radical change in the way women are treated by the penal system in Scotland.

Visitors planning a trip to see the highest court in the land this summer will now be able to see one of the final reissues of Magna Carta, in a rare opportunity to view one of the original manuscripts for free.

Simone Young Davidson Chalmers has announced the appointment of Simone Young as its new head of construction.

The UK could see the introduction of identity checks for people who access adult entertainment on the internet as part of a pledge by the Conservatives. A scheme proposed by the adult entertainment industry would require websites to verify visitors' identities with reference to banks, the NHS or cre

A ban on adults smoking in cars while children are present is a laudable initiative, however would prove difficult to enforce, the Law Society of Scotland said today. The Law Society has submitted its written evidence on the Smoking Prohibition (Children in Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Bill which aims

Measures to give more rights to schoolchildren with additional support needs have been welcomed in general by the Faculty of Advocates, although the specifics “risk causing confusion.” The Education (Scotland) Bill proposes changes to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Ac

Prime Minister David Cameron MP The Prime Minister has delayed plans to scrap the Human Rights Act and only raised as major issues Scottish devolution and EU membership in his first Queen's speech.

Aspiring in-house lawyers, advocates and solicitor advocates will benefit from the latest events announced in a series organised by the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association. So you want to be an in-house lawyer and So you want to be an advocate/solicitor advocate will walk aspiring lawyers through th

Scottish Government health secretary Shona Robison MSP An increasing number of NHS patients in Scotland are not being treated within the timescale guaranteed by legislation, according to new figures.

Scottish government ministers are consulting on the introduction of statutory jury directions that would see juries instructed to disregard the time an alleged rape victim reported the crime and the physical resistance they showed. If the proposals are backed, judges would be required to tell juries

Susan McFadyen Susan McFadyen will join the Blackadders Solicitors corporate and commercial team in Dundee, the company has announced.

A former “sapper” who was sentenced to three years imprisonment after being convicted of drugs-related offences has had his custodial reduced on appeal. The Criminal Appeal Court ruled that the sentence imposed was “excessive” and reduced it to one of 18 months.