We have published our priorities ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament election, focusing on six key areas to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Debates surrounding the creation of the new Arbitration Act 2025 (England & Wales and Northern Ireland) included discussion on preventing fraud and corruption in arbitration. While no fraud-focused amendments made it into the final Act, such discussions have reiterated that fraud and corruption are an important concern for arbitration in all jurisdictions. Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Arbitrator & Mediator, and Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, will shine a spotlight on fraud and corruption in arbitration with a focus on Scotland.