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Shared Parenting Scotland (SPS) has called on the Scottish Law Commission to address the complexity of Scottish family law relating to parents, children and guardians in part one of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. The Scottish Law Commission is seeking suggestions on issues that it should inc

The parents of Scottish rugby player Siobhan Cattigan, who suddenly died last year at the age of 26, have launched legal action against the Scottish Rugby Union and World Rugby. Balfour and Manson LLP is representing Neil and Morven Cattigan in their lawsuit against rugby authorities, alleging that

A cat has been fined nearly £100 for trespassing in a neighbour's garden. Ñirka, a young tortoiseshell cat, was spotted in the garden twice while owner Ramon Correa was on holiday.

The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new protocol on responsible natural capital and carbon management. It details expectations for new and existing landowners, managers and investors to ensure that their approach to natural capital and carbon management recognises their responsibilities,

Domestic abusers remain "empowered" within the Scottish criminal justice system despite new powers designed to protect victims, according to a study. Victims feel alienated and excluded from the justice process, even with the introduction of the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA), which p

A town mayor — who happens to be a miniature Shetland pony — has been effectively barred from his local pub over a planning row. Councillors in Cockington, a village in south-east England, made Patrick the pony their honorary mayor in a widely-publicised ceremony last month.

Balfour and Manson has promoted Will Wallace to associate in its residential property department, rewarding his “fantastic client care” as the property market continues to bounce back after the turmoil of the pandemic. Mr Wallace, who joined the Edinburgh-based firm as a solicitor in Apr

The curtain has fallen on one of the most absorbing trials to play out in recent years, in front of a captivated public who welcomed the light relief of a glossy WAG drama during a period of national turmoil. While the Vardy v Rooney contest undoubtedly captured the public interest those of us with

Macdonald Henderson has advised N4 Investments on its investment in Opulus Financial, the chief financial officer solutions business headquartered in Glasgow. With a team of over 40 people based across the west of Scotland, Opulus provides a range of financial and operational solutions to help small

The last person convicted of practising witchcraft has been exonerated – 329 years later. Elizabeth Johnson Jr's name was cleared following the efforts of a primary school teacher and her pupils.

A man found carrying a crossbow on the grounds of Windsor Castle last Christmas and who allegedly made threats against the Queen has been charged with a treason offence. Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, who was sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 following his arrest, was also charged with possession

The Legal Services Agency (LSA) has expressed its support for the removal of a rule excluding from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme victims who have unspent convictions. The UK government launched a consultation on revising the scheme's unspent convictions eligibility rule in

The fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a fire that resulted in the deaths of two hotel guests begins this month at Paisley Sheriff Court. Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, lost their lives in the blaze at Cameron House Hotel in December 2017.

The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated to several charities that support people struggling with homelessness, vulnerable youth and those battling cancer. FACBA member Kenneth Cloggie said: “The Scottish bar is keenly aware of the struggles being faced b

The tenants of a farm in Inverness have been granted a decree ordering the liquidator of the owner company to conclude missives for the sale of the land to them under statutory right to buy provisions. Amanda and Deanna Urquhart argued that they had a right under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland)