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Advocate Usman Tariq named Scotland's Junior of the Year at Legal 500 Awards
Published 11 February 2019
Citizens Advice Scotland braces for job losses amid funding cut
The head of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has warned bureau managers of job losses in the wake of a £600,000 legal aid board funding cut.
Published 11 February 2019
Permission to appeal granted in divorce case Villiers v Villiers
On appeal from the Court of Appeal Civil Division (England and Wales)
Published 11 February 2019
Land near gas works to host £100m Barlinnie Prison replacement
A site close to the Provan gas works in Glasgow is the only place currently being considered for the replacement of Barlinnie Prison, according to the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).
Published 11 February 2019
Northern Ireland: Pat Finucane was 'murdered to silence lawyers', son tells 30th anniversary event
The son of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has said his father was killed to "silence other lawyers", The Irish News reports.
Published 11 February 2019
In pictures... All Glasgow final at Lord Jones Moot 2019
Via UofG Moot: It was an all-Glasgow University final at the Lord Jones Moot Competition 2019 at Dundee University on Saturday – congratulations are due to Dylan and Ryan on their victory, and well done to Jasmine and Alistair for running them close!
Published 11 February 2019
SYLA's annual Criminal Day Conference in Glasgow next week
The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association welcomes attendees to its Criminal Day Conference 2019, which will take place on Saturday 23rd February at 200 SVS, 200 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Published 11 February 2019
England: Prison Service considering separate wings for trans prisoners
The Prison Service in England and Wales is considering plans to house transgender prisoners in separate prison wings, The Sunday Times reports.
Published 11 February 2019
And finally... Tokyo Story
An elderly crime wave appears to be sweeping Japan as pensioners seek jail time in a bid to save money.
Published 11 February 2019
Crown wins ‘mutual corroboration’ appeal to restore conviction of man caught repeatedly masturbating in view of neighbour
A man found guilty of repeatedly exposing himself and masturbating in view of his next door neighbour, who had partially succeeded in an appeal due to a lack of corroboration, has had his original conviction restored after the Crown appealed against appeal court’s decision.
Published 8 February 2019
Gillespie Macandrew announces Glasgow expansion
Gillespie Macandrew has expanded in Glasgow with the opening of new premises in the city centre.
Published 8 February 2019
Blackadders to merge with Aberdeen firm Plenderleath Runcie
Blackadders is set to merge with Aberdeen-based solicitors Plenderleath Runcie.
Published 8 February 2019
Garry Sturrock: Toughening stance on prosecution of domestic abuse
Garry Sturrock looks at the effects Scotland's new domestic abuse legislation will have on the law.
Published 8 February 2019
Information on forthcoming appeals now available on courts website
Enhanced information in relation to upcoming appeal cases in the Court of Session is now available on the Scottish Courts and Tribunals website.
Published 8 February 2019
Final power promised to Holyrood in awake of independence referendum devolves
The last power devolved to Holyrood by legislation enacted following the 2014 independence referendum has been transferred.
Published 8 February 2019
