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DWF has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service framework for Wider Public Sector – Legal Services. The firm's appointment spans all three lots, giving the business the ability to advise the wider public sector, primarily local government and other associated bodies, through t

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal against a sheriff’s interlocutor allowing the addition of a crave to prove the tenor of a letter said to alter the terms of a deceased man’s will in a dispute between his four children. Elizabeth Skelton, the first defender in an action rais

Pete Duff, professor in criminal justice at Aberdeen University, passed away on 29 September. Among other roles he was director of research for the College of Arts and Social Science, as well as interim head of college for a period. During his distinguished career he also worked at the Centre for Cr

A proposed rise in legal aid fees is a step in the right direction, but further action is urgently needed to resolve the long-term crisis in the sector, the Law Society of Scotland has said. Following discussions with the Law Society, the Scottish government has proposed an £11 million increas

Safely crossing the street will no longer be a crime in California soon. The Freedom to Walk Act, which will become law in the state next January, will repeal the state's long-standing ban on so-called 'jaywalking', CBS reports.

Lady Poole is to resign as chair of the independent Scottish Covid-19 public inquiry. Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed in a letter to MSPs that Lady Poole gave notice on Friday that she intends to step down from the role for personal reasons.

Allan McDougall Solicitors has announced the promotion of Gordon Milligan to partner. Mr Milligan specialises in personal injury law, acting for clients throughout Scotland. A highly experienced solicitor, qualified in both Scotland and England & Wales in addition to being accredited as a specia

On 22 September, a unique type of Sheriff Court turned seven years old. Its uniqueness among all of Scotland’s sheriff courts is that it can hear civil cases where the incident happened, or the defender lives, anywhere in Scotland rather than just a particular area within Scotland. This court

At least thirteen Scottish councils are currently using surveillance cameras made by Hikvision, a company linked to repression of Uighurs in China, according to the Scottish Lib Dems. Previously, The Times reported that Hikvision facial recognition cameras are used to distinguish entire ethnic minor

Professor David Wilson’s Crime Files returns to screens this month for its third series. In this series, Professor Wilson, one of the UK’s leading criminologists, is focusing primarily on Scotland’s numerous cold cases and in the opening episode he and his guests dissect the import

Clyde & Co has been recognised in the latest edition of Legal 500 for its strength and expertise in insurance. In the new rankings, Clyde & Co has retained a Tier 1 ranking in Scotland in the categories of ‘Medical negligence: defender’, ‘Personal injury: defender’ an

Addleshaw Goddard has attracted a new partner to its dispute resolution team in Scotland with the addition of Claire Thornber, who joins from Weightmans Solicitors. Ms Thornber, who is a solicitor advocate, specialises in property litigation and will work closely with the firm's real estate team in

A Pakistani woman who was refused clearance for a two-month UK visitor visa to visit her daughter in Glasgow has succeeded in having the decision reduced after a judicial review petition to the Outer House of the Court of Session. Petitioner Ghulam Sughra argued that the Entry Clearance Officer acti

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on landmark euthanasia case Tom Mortier v Belgium tomorrow. Tom Mortier, son of Godelieva de Troyer, brought the case after his mother was put to death by lethal injection in 2012, aged 64. Mr Mortier claims that Belgium violated the European Co

Pro Bono Week takes place this year from 7 to 11 November. It is an opportunity to recognise, showcase and discuss the voluntary contribution of the UK legal profession in giving free legal help to those in need. For the latest updates follow @ProBonoWeekUK on Twitter and Linkedln.