Legal news

Judges heap criticism on legal services consultation
Response voices concerns at fundamentals being overlooked

MSPs' justice report sets out priorities for action
Criminal Justice Committee makes wide list of calls to Government

HMRC allows penalty-free extra month for 2020-21 tax
Late penalties waived if return filed by 28 February

Two Edinburgh senior hires for Burges Salmon
Amy Cornelius and Gregor Hayworth join Dispute Resolution team

O'Neill wins fourth term as Brodies' chair
Solicitor advocate QC to serve three more years from 1 May 2022

Part-time sheriffs and summary sheriffs named
32 solicitors and advocates appointed following JABS report

Hey Legal to run first social livestream
High profile lineup with varied content for YouTube event

"Gay cake" case rejected by Strasbourg court
Case inadmissible because Convention rights not invoked before UK courts

Local bars quit duty schemes in legal aid protest
Borders and Aberdeen solicitors announce withdrawal from all schemes

GBA backs Society on regulation reform
Response emphasises efficient regulation of independent profession

Three join SLCC board
Richard McMeeken, John Stevenson and Jean Grier begin five-year terms