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Experts have joined prosecutors to advise on how to spot hidden signs of ‘honour’-based abuse as part of a drive to improve how these complex and often-hidden crimes are prosecuted. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) invited specialist organisations to scrutinise the handling of these c

Hundred of motorists have lost their driving licenses after being caught drunk cycling. Police in Japan suspended a total of 896 cyclists' driving licenses between January and September 2025 after deeming them "also likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car".

A new report has called on Police Scotland to make clear its policy on drug harm reduction. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland carried out a review to assess how effectively Police Scotland helps minimise drug-related harm.

Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published yesterday has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced”

Following the closure of law firm Brunton Miller on 31 October, the judicial factor has appointed TLT to assume the licensing files of the former practice with immediate effect. Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at TLT LLP, said: “The sudden closure of Brunton Miller wi

The Law Society of Scotland continues to hold significant concerns about the impact of removing the 'not proven' verdict from Scottish criminal trials, just days before the abolition comes into effect. The Scottish government has finalised regulations to enact the abolition and related changes to ju

The Taliban has rebuked four Afghan men who dressed up like characters in the British TV series Peaky Blinders for failing to live up to "Afghan and Islamic values". In videos posted to YouTube with captions like "Shelby mode", the friends smoke cigarettes while wearing flat caps, suits and long coa

The Scottish Law Commission has published a report that examines a proposal to introduce compulsory owners’ associations for tenements. A tenement is any building made up of flats or otherwise divided horizontally into sections. This definition includes traditional Victorian tenements, modern

Ledingham Chalmers has recorded a fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, with turnover rising more than nine per cent to £15.6 million.  Operating profit increased by almost 14 per cent to £3.7m, with "underlying profitability higher due to continued investment in workforce, tec

Inksters Solicitors is now offering construction law advice to clients as Peter McLean-Buechel joins the firm as a consultant solicitor in its Glasgow office. Mr McLean-Buechel brings four decades of experience in construction law to Inksters. He is qualified as a solicitor in Scotland and England &

The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as a Category A listed building, the designation reserved for the country’s most significant structures.

Solicitor and estate agency Ralph Sayer has launched a year-long partnership with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (EDCH) to raise thousands for animals in need. Launching this month and running for a year, the firm will turn everyday legal services into life-saving help for pets, with initiatives designe

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred the case of EF to the High Court of Justiciary, following an application on his behalf by his welfare guardian. In 2010, EF was convicted after trial of two charges of breach of the peace. The sheriff remitted his case to the High Court, whi

Google is facing an EU competition probe over its use of online content to help power its generative AI systems, including AI summaries on search result pages. The European Commission will investigate whether Google is distorting competition by imposing unfair terms and conditions on publishers and

A rural law specialist has joined Blackadders LLP as a senior solicitor. Kirsty Irvine has joined the firm in Aberdeen and will specialise in all aspects of rural legal matters. Her role will include the purchase and sale of farms, security work, clean energy matters, partnership advice and successi