Legal news

30% of rejected fiscal fines not prosecuted: FOI release
Government says decisions in individual cases a matter for COPFS

Appointments and promotion as BTO grows in Helensburgh
Donna Brennan joins as legal director to manage Wills & Succession team

DWF reports strong performance in 2020-21 results
Revenue and profit both show sustained growth in year to 30 April 2021

Lord Matthews appointed to Inner House
Promotion agreed for efficient conduct of court business

Online trading among proposed new consumer protections
Rules planned to tackle fake reviews and subscription malpractices

Criminal court business picks up in June
Throughput climbs closer to pre-COVID levels as all courts reopen

Irwin Mitchell doubles paternity leave
Firm introduces moves to help families

Ruth Davidson to join the House of Lords
New role for former Scottish Tory leader

Nine new devils to receive scholarships
Faculty of Advocates offers financial support

High Court approves new sentencing process guideline
Document aims to increase public knowledge and understanding

Community sentence aim not being met: Audit Scotland
Report finds lack of progress in switching from custodial disposals

Interim reforms to legal complaints system likely
Ministers to revise regulations despite opposition to package proposals

Lawscot Foundation celebrates first six graduations
First law students supported by social mobility charity achieve degrees

House prices resume upward trend in May
All areas in Scotland show average year-on-year rise

Questions over court plans for beyond level 0
SCTS plans relaxations from 9 August; Society seeks focus on complex cases

Revised Property Factors Code of Conduct published
New version replaces original code from 16 August 2021

SLAB not bound to pay statutory interest: Appeal Court
Appeal allowed against decision that commercial late payment rules apply

WJM makes Inverness private client partner hire
Magnus Mackay joins from Stronachs

Two child rule a matter for Parliament: Supreme Court
Cap on child benefit justifiable though within ambit of ECHR

Ministers commit to state-of-the-art forensic lab
New facility will provide post mortem toxicology services

Adult protection code of practice comes under review
2014 code to be updated in line with current policy

Faculty appoints Hugh Olson as training director
Advocate succeeds Neil Mackenzie QC in role

Research reveals public's views of sex crime sentencing
Study finds lack of awareness of offences, and actual sentences imposed

Views sought on banning LGBT+ conversion therapy
Holyrood committee opens consultation on public petition