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John Swinney A source in the SNP has said the party has dropped attempts for abortion laws to be devolved to Holyrood.

Susan O’Brien QC Susan O’Brien QC will chair the statutory national public Inquiry into historical abuse of children in care, the Education Secretary, Angela Constance has announced.

A new bill to increase the transparency of MSPs’ financial interests has been introduced by Stewart Stevenson MSP, on behalf of the Scottish Parliament’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. Published this week, the Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament (Amendment)

The Law Society of Scotland confirmed its plans to move to new Edinburgh offices at its annual general meeting last night. The move to Atria One on Morrison Street involves the complete sale of the Law Society’s current buildings on Drumsheugh Gardens.

The Scottish construction, infrastructure and projects team at DWF has advised Transport Scotland on the successful mobilisation of the Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail franchises. The team, led by Martin Gallaher, advised Transport Scotland on all aspects of procurement and contractulisation for the

Left to right: Lorna Jack, chief executive, Christine McLintock, president, Eilidh Wiseman, vice president  

James Chalmers Professor James Chalmers discusses the legal requirements that require to be satisfied in order to render Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael's election void.

Alistair Morris Following publication of the Scotland Bill today at Westminster, Alistair Morris, president of the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We welcome the introduction of the Scotland Bill into the House of Commons.

A motorist who was sentenced to nine years imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving has had his custodial term reduced on appeal. Murray Geddes was jailed for nine years, that period having been reduced by two years to reflect the early plea, and was disqualified from

MSPs yesterday rejected the Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill by 82 to 36 votes after a debate in the Scottish Parliament. Had it passed, the bill would have allowed the terminally ill to seek the help of a doctor in ending their life.

Patrick McGuire Lawyers who represent cyclists hurt on Edinburgh's tram lines have warned that the local council needs to take action before someone dies.

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.