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Lawyers who challenged Government recognised in awards

28th November 2019
Aidan O'Neill QC and Elaine Motion among winners at Law Awards of Scotland

Jury service widens with new assistance measures

28th November 2019
People with sight or hearing difficulties offered extra help

Faculty questions "retrogressive" child law proposal

28th November 2019
Test of capacity could encourage court disputes

Crown faulted for not disclosing English convictions

27th November 2019
Dishonesty offences were relevant to complainer's credibility

Highlights revealed of ICCA conference speakers

27th November 2019
Canada's Louise Arbour to deliver keynote address

Bill will allow rape victims to self-refer for examination

27th November 2019
Evidence could support future prosecutions

Brexit regulations hitting SSI output, MSPs report

26th November 2019
Committee seeks details of impact on workload

Protected trust deeds come under Holyrood scrutiny

26th November 2019
Committee calls for evidence as it opens inquiry

MSPs call for better mental health care for young offenders

26th November 2019
Committee report highlights areas for improvement

MacRoberts celebrates British Legal Awards commendation

26th November 2019
Corporate Finance team recognised for M&A successes

Faculty warns against abuse scheme "survivor hierarchy"

26th November 2019
Response calls for scheme to include hospitals and boarding schools

Bank refused PPI setoff against discharged bankrupt

25th November 2019
Inner House rejects attempt to distinguish Supreme Court ruling

Partner promotion at Morton Fraser

25th November 2019
Commercial property lawyer Amar Wali advanced

Offenders now liable to support Victim Surcharge Fund

25th November 2019
Courts can order payments for offences committed from today

SLCC claims "best ever year" of performance

22nd November 2019
Annual report shows more complaints assessed and determined

International award for Lady Hale

22nd November 2019
Supreme Court President named for 2019 Justice Excellence Award

Ministers announce next steps on parole reform

22nd November 2019
Actions planned to follow consultation analysis

Thorntons hires commercial property associate

22nd November 2019
Gemma Hardie joins from Burness Paull

Loudon takes family law consultancy at Gilson Gray

21st November 2019
Specialist rejoins former colleagues in new role

Double Glasgow employment hire for Weightmans

21st November 2019
Partner and associate join Employment, Pensions & Immigration team

Promotions round rewards five at Mackinnons

21st November 2019
Four senior associates and a senior solicitor named

Scullion Law Debating Cup won by East Kilbride school

21st November 2019
St Andrew's & St Bride's judged winners in final

Aberdein Considine wins UK award

21st November 2019
"UK Law Firm of the Year" prize at Mortgage Gazette Awards

Child Rights Convention to be given maximum effect

21st November 2019
Swinney announces full incorporation to extent of Holyrood's powers
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