Views are being sought on how to improve legal rights intended to help community groups take ownership of local land and ...

A bill that aims to criminalise the buying of sex in Scotland has received support from a world expert on violence against ...

An event exploring various justice developments will be held on Thursday at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. A ...

Gaining a diploma in legal practice has required true grit and determination for Abbie Coull, who has battled a brain tumour ...

A furniture store has been ordered to pay damages to a couple who bought a sofa without knowing its feather cushions would ...

Act 1995 in which a man accused of abusing his partner sought to lead evidence that she was not of good character has been refused by the High Court of Justiciary after it determined that the evidence ...

A decision is awaited on proposals to carry out essential alterations at a former courthouse in Berwickshire, as part of plans to secure its long-term residential use. The early 19th-century property ...

As the legal industry evolves, staying current with legal software is crucial for any law firm. Outdated software can expose your firm to security risks, inefficiencies, and compliance issues. Modern ...

Rape shield laws are fostering an inequality of arms in the courtroom and violating the right to a fair trial, a criminal ...

Defence solicitors in Dundee are stepping up industrial action after what they described as “fruitless” talks with the ...

First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to the eight Scottish recipients of The Elizabeth Emblem. The emblem is awarded ...

Deborah O’Brien Demick has been appointed the new HM chief inspector of prosecution in Scotland. She succeeds Laura Paton who has been in the position since 2019.