Legal news

Discount rate needs more regular review, Faculty argues
"Real injustice" from recent "massive" change, says consultation response

Child poverty targets should be strengthened, MSPs believe
Committee's stage 1 report says timescales "too distant"

MSPs rail against "destitution" under UK's asylum system
Report calls for strategy to tackle exploitation and ill health

Society Council election results announced
New faces returned in all constituencies

Brexit vote a factor as Anderson Strathern figures dip
"Poor" final quarter to year ending August 2016

Further full bench hearing ordered on challenge to warrant evidence
High Court to address confusion over sheriff's powers

Employment lawyer rejoins HBJ Gateley
David Hughes returns from Clyde & Co

Public figures back Society/The Glass Network workplace equality launch
LGBT+ campaign sets out key principles for employers

BLM names two to take business forward
Karen Dance and Gillian Rushbury given new responsibilities

Circus animals bill given its call for evidence
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny

Mentoring focus to continue as way to tackle reoffending
Further funding for four one-to-one projects

EU court ruling clarifies Brexit trade negotiating powers
Singapore agreement needs only limited member state approval

MSPs want to see "more ambitious" school transport seat belts bill
Report calls for extension to cover excursions, and compulsory wearing

Longest ever trial concludes with two guilty of fraud
320 days of evidence led over couple's property dealings

Appeal judges overturn ruling against offshore wind farms
Ministers and developers win appeal in action brought by RSPB

Election delays arrest and detention reforms – and legal aid tussle
Westminster order needed for cross-border provisions

Annulling gratuitous alienations no breach of human rights, judge rules
Lack of discretion in court did not make provision disproportionate

Chair named for Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Nicola Gordon takes up lay chairing role

Full bench to consider jury directions on video evidence
Appeal court agrees law needs clarified as use increases

Legal Spark in crowdfunding appeal for "rape clause" challenge
Law centre seeks means to take advice on court case

SLCC launches updated Family Law Consumer Guide
New edition offers tips based on real complaints

Holyrood committee backs Third Party Rights Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles

Further alcohol control provisions in force today
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test

IT company solicitor is In-house Rising Star
2017 award winner named at annual conference