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14 March 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 Aberdeen University is hosting a webinar with Professor Tim Dornis, Leibniz Universität Hannover, on AI and international contracts.

Victims and alleged victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse will be able to access support thanks to an additional £2 million of funding from the Scottish government. The funding will go to Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid so they can reduce their waiting lists for wom

Former judge Lady Rae has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs with Lauren Laverne. Lady Rae, who is rector of the University of Glasgow, grew up in Airdrie. She was a shy child but earned the nickname "The Last Word" from her parents because of her need to argue her case when she felt

A Canadian lawyer is facing an investigation after being reprimanded by a court for making submissions which included references to "fictitious" cases invented by an AI chatbot. A notice of application filed by Vancouver lawyer Chong Ke in a family law case last December made references to two cases

Legislation which will see the introduction of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) has passed stage one in Parliament. MSPs have voted for the general principles of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill which will ensure greater transparency in the delivery of community health and social

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Trócaire calls for 'justice' for partner Palestinian lawyers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza | TheJournal.ie

Pictured (L-R): David Beveridge, Paul Carnan, Sarah Sheldon and Gordon Lennox Macdonald Henderson has announced the acquisition of Blaney Carnan Solicitors.

Holmes Mackillop has promoted commercial litigator lawyer Craig Donnelly to the role of director. Mr Donnelly joined the company a year ago today as a senior associate and has a wealth of experience in litigation and dispute resolution.

A high school is being sued after a teacher allegedly brought real swords to the classroom and instructed pupils to fight. Chemistry teacher Loviata Mitchell allegedly told pupils she had a "surprise" before pulling out weapons described as resembling a katana and a rapier, which she smuggled past s

Health Secretary Neil Gray has appointed chairs for the public inquiry and independent clinical reviews into the actions of Sam Eljamel, and how the circumstances were handled by NHS Tayside. Judge Lord Weir will chair the public inquiry.

Businessman Imran Ahmad, who sued prosecutors for £60 million after becoming a victim of the malicious prosecution scandal, has received just £457,026 in compensation. Mr Ahmad, 54, claimed more than £60 million in damages on the basis he suffered “irreparable reputational ha

The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated £2,000 to Homeless Project Scotland, a Glasgow-based charity that provides support to people facing housing insecurity. Among the services it provides to the homeless are regular soup kitchens, where additional support is gi

A new scheme from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) will allow communities across Scotland to take over ownerless land and buildings. The KLTR, the Crown’s representative in Scotland for ownerless property, today launches the Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OP

A police force has apologised for an advert modelled after the video game Call of Duty. The ad, from police in Peoria, Illinois, copies the look of the game in order to attract recruits.

Scottish delicacies are to enjoy geographical indications (GIs) in Japan after the country struck a deal with the UK government. The foods to be protected in Japan include Scotch beef and Scotch lamb, Arbroath smokies, Orkney Scottish island cheddar and Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheese.