Legal news

Bracadale hate crime proposals go out to consultation
Ministers seek views ahead of shaping new bill

Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill passes first stage
MSPs unanimously back rise, but some want to go further

Euan Duncan to chair MacRoberts
New role will focus on strategic development

September house prices continue year-on-year growth
Most areas benefit as Scotland records average 5.8% rise

Abertay to recognise Tatchell with honorary degree
Human rights and LGBT+ activist to join next week's graduates

Call for evidence as MPs investigate use of non-disclosure agreements
Women & Equalities Committee inquires into what NDAs may conceal

Edinburgh to host 2022 World Congress on Adult Guardianship
Biennial event in Europe for only the second time

Commercial property director joins Macdonald Henderson
Stacy Campbell recruited from Lindsays

Mundell address to mark devolution anniversary
Glasgow University hosts Scotland Act 1998 commemoration

Brodies team to undertake Arctic trek for cancer charity
Five to take on 70km route in Finland in February

Gillespie Macandrew appoints commercial property legal director
Andrew Yule joins from Burness Paull

Coulters appoints new chief executive
Experienced manager joins Edinburgh property firm

First Mike Jones Advocacy Prize awarded to two devils
Mooting competition decides winners of award in honour of late judge

Ministers issue guidance on community right to buy abandoned land
Legal requirements and procedures set out for new right

20mph urban speed limit bill goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 consideration of member's bill

Ministers consult on "no win, no fee" agreement rules
Views will inform regulations under Civil Litigation Act

Too many gaps in new land interests register, MSPs claim
Report urges Scottish Government to reconsider approach

Prescription Bill passes final Holyrood stage
Ministers resist attempts to reduce 20 year period for UK benefit recovery

Ministers fail to halt article 50 Europe reference
Court of Session refuses permission to appeal to UK Supreme Court

Bill proposal published on plan to strengthen culpable homicide law
MSP wants to ensure "appropriate seriousness" for gross negligence

Senior employment law appointment at Morton Fraser
Elise Turner joins from Dentons

Fresh evidence appeal based on complainer's retraction fails
Context of whole evidence showed statement in different light: Appeal Court

Driverless cars consultation kick started by Law Commissions
First public engagement exercise in three year project

Holyrood committee backs higher age of criminal responsibility
Bill to raise minimum to 12 supported in stage 1 report