Legal news

MSPs survey views on contentious parking levy
Online consultation on workspace spaces runs until 20 May

Glasgow Tribunals Centre officially opened
Atlantic Quay building opened by Scottish and UK Presidents

Tribute by Society to former President Iain Macmillan
Kilmarnock solicitor was oldest surviving former President

Society opens mental health survey of legal sector
Aim to understand current attitudes and needs for action

Lord Advocate can claim legal advice privilege, judge rules
Exchanges with COPFS solicitors protected in restraint order claim

Domestic abuse protocol revised by police and COPFS
Fifth edition follows 2018 Act and improved practices

LawCare to pilot webchat service for online users
July opening for trial of new method of contact

BTO makes employment partner hire
Former Morisons partner Jacqueline McCluskey joins firm

Aberdein Considine opens free online debt advice service
Site generates response based on answers to questions

Vulnerable Witnesses Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Unanimous support for aid to pre-recording child evidence

Society hosts Euro-elections hustings
All parties to be represented at Edinburgh event

Enforcement the key to environment standards post-Brexit: Society
Consultation response warns of missing mechanisms after leaving

First-tier Tribunal President appointed
Alexander Green to head General Regulatory Chamber

Scot becomes president of global IP organisation
Bristows' Fiona Nicolson will head Licensing Executives Society International

Montgomery to chair Community Justice Scotland
Former SLAB chief executive adds to legal portfolio

Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill passes final stage
Final attempt to raise age beyond 12 defeated

Knight becomes partner at Womble Bond Dickinson
Promotion follows accreditation with RICS

Scottish Arbitration Centre launches Ambassador scheme
28 practitioners will promote Scotland globally

Woman cleared of assaulting police who unlawfully detained her
Test of "reasonably necessary to provide effective resistance" applied

Faculty to host Four Jurisdictions Conference this weekend
Four topics up for discussion by British Isles lawyers

Watermans to support Air Ambulance charity through motorcycle claim wins
Donation to follow each compensation success

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie unveils big expansion in Inverness
Seven hires and major office extension for Highland capital

Scots still suffering cruel and degrading treatment, Commission warns
Report details concerns over record under UN Convention

Data protection and accuracy reforms unveiled for Companies House
Consultation proposals include ID checks for those setting up companies