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So-called SLAPPs are being used in the UK to silence and intimidate people who expose or criticise the actions of authoritarian regimes including Russia and China, MPs have said. A new report published by Westminster's joint committee on human rights has called for stronger action to stop the growth

New legislation aims to make it easier for Americans to finance tiny homes.

A team of law students at the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) have produced a research report in partnership with the Legal Services Agency (LSA).

Two new part-time commissioners have been appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission, bringing with them significant experience in governance of public bodies and expertise in the third sector and human rights. Following an open appointment process by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

An updated edition of a guidebook for general practitioners and trainee solicitors on navigating the legal intricacies of settling a deceased person’s estate has been published. Glasgow-based solicitor Stephanie Christie-Carmichael’s practical guidebook How to Settle An Estate in Scotlan

Elaine Motion, one of Scotland's leading litigation lawyers, has reflected on some of the "extraordinary" cases she has been involved with as she retires after more than 30 years with Balfour and Manson. The civil liberties and human rights specialist is best-known for the 'Brexit cases' – whi

River Test The River Test in Hampshire has become the second waterway in the UK to be recognised as a legal entity, following a unanimous vote by Test Valley Borough Council to grant it “personhood”.

The Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) welcomed James Calder for a six-week internship at its Falkirk office on 21 July. James has taken up the first intern post at PDSO Falkirk, following the success of a pilot internship at PDSO Dundee last year.

A service to help refugees and people seeking asylum integrate into their local areas is being supported with £8 million in funding over the next two-and-a-half years. Delivered by the Scottish Refugee Council, the Scotland-wide integration support service will provide advice, information and

The UK's strict new internet age verification rules can be bypassed with images of characters' faces from hyper-realistic video games. Thousands of websites and online platforms now require users based in the UK to verify their age before accessing adult content, following the commencement of key pr

Disability discrimination cases have risen by more than 40 per cent in a year amid a marked increase in workplace disputes involving mental health, stress and menopause-related conditions. Analysis of Employment Tribunal data by Acas shows that 11,958 disability discrimination cases were referred to

The High Court is to hear the Wikimedia Foundation’s legal challenge to the Categorisation Regulations of the Online Safety Act (OSA).  The foundation, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, announced its legal challenge earlier this year, arguing that the re

The cross-party House of Lords Public Services Committee has launched an inquiry into the preparation and use of evidential transcripts in the criminal courts, including transcripts of suspect interviews, witness/victim interviews, and forensic audio. The inquiry will focus on the methods used to pr

Ralph Sayer, an Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, is backing a special community initiative which will see Highland League side Nairn County hand out free commemorative home shirts to around 200 local school children. The club has produced a unique kit for this season to mark the 50th an

Dean of Faculty Roddy Dunlop KC has been appointed as a judge to the Courts of Appeal in Jersey and Guernsey – prompting him to leave X, where he frequently posts. In his final post he wrote: "As the Royal Warrants have now been signed, I can confirm that this is why my TwiX journey is over, d