In the first half of this year, Scotland has more than PS2.5m worth of...
As logistical difficulties for Scotland's justice system start to ease, Scotland has seen 10 cases of high-value fraud in the first half 2021.The most...
EU citizens looking for settled status are threatened and detained
European citizens are threatened with deportation and detained despite having applied to settled status, which is against the Brexit withdrawal agreement.TheHome OfficeEven though EU...
After an ‘incredible’ year, Midlands firm launches recruitment drive
After an 'incredible twelve months', Afirm based in Stratford-upon-Avon embarked upon its largest ever recruitment drive. This comes as more national companies defy the...
Chiara Pieri, paralegal and SYLA president, on seizing the opportunities
SolicitorChiara PieriScottish Legal News speaks to her about her career path, from being a paralegal to becoming a solicitor and then becoming the president...
Intoxication is more predictive of misinformation than discussion, according to witnesses
Research has shown that co-witnesses are seven times more likely than witnesses to misinform about a crime. Furthermore, intoxicated witnesses tend to give inaccurate...
Profits at Clyde & Co up 7 percent to PS153.5m
Clyde & Co'sGlobal turnover grew to almost PS640m in 2020/21 while profits rose seven percent to PS153.5m.The average profit per equity partner increased by...
Craig Murray will be imprisoned following a Supreme Court refusal to allow an appeal
Former diplomatCraig Murrayhe has not been granted permission to appeal toSupreme CourtYou will be imprisoned.After writing blog posts about his trial, he was found guilty...
Craig Murray and David McNaughtan appointed Crown Counsel
Compass Chambersannouncing thatDavid McNaughtanAndCraig MurrayThe Lord Advocate has appointed you to the position of crown counsel.Dorothy Bain, QC.Mr Murray has already begun his appointment,...
The Queen requested that the Scottish government grant an exemption from the carbon initiative
TheQueenDocuments show that lawyers lobbying Scottish ministers for a bill to exempt her private land in an initiative to reduce carbon emissions.This exemption means...
Brandon Malone calls the English bar
Brandon MaloneHas been called to the bars of England and WalesInner Temple.As a solicitor advocate, Mr Malone will continue to handle disputes in the...
Addressing the Growing Presence of Illegal Alien Gangs in Schools
Illegal alien gangs are becoming a growing concern in our schools, raising questions about safety and security for students and staff. The presence of...
