Lord Turnbull to stand aside from criminal hearings on appointment of Lord Advocate
Lord Turnbull, husband of Dorothy Bain QC, will stand apart from offender hearings upon her appointment as Lord Advocate.Russell Findlay, the Scottish Conservative community...
Judges to be forced to register financial interests
The Scottish government has verified judges will be forced to register their financial interests.While judges need to declare relevant interests in a case before...
Jeffrey’s staying power
Heartiest congratulations to friend of the Gazette Jeffrey Gordon, who this year celebrates a vanishingly rare feat -- 70 years in the profession. Gordon...
Lord chancellor’s Small black book
Robert Buckland QC MP maintaining a journal of his time in government? Appearing before the Lords constitution committee , the lord chancellor was asked...
Hate crime Costs up by four Percent
The entire amount of charges reported on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) comprising a minumum of one part of hate crime...
Harper Macleod: Investment in Scotland’s entrepreneurs defied the pandemic
The appeal of Scotland's entrepreneurs was powerful enough to fight the impact of Covid-19 based on Harper Macleod, which closed deals worth more than...
Karen Stachura: Potential proofing — are virtual spouses here to remain?
Karen Stachura writes concerning the advantages and disadvantages of the digital court system which has emerged within the last year."Only a catastrophe - real...
A new start? Consider getting the Falklands’ only estimate
Events of this last year have prompted many to seek out a new beginning or go for pastures new.But few pastures are quite as...
New Lawful partnerships spark concern over the Future of independent referral Bar
Barristers and solicitors will have the ability to form legal partnerships collectively under new laws announced by ministers this morning -- despite worries that...
Five Additional High Court judges’one of the largest Gains in recent memory’
The planned appointment of five extra High Court judges is"one of the biggest gains in judges accepted in recent memory and a very considerable...
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...
