Beverley Addison: The future, fertility law and same-sex adoption
To celebrate the end of Pride MonthBeverley AddisonA senior solicitor from the BTO's family team takes us on a journey through Scotland's history of...
Beverley Addison: Saying “I do” to equal marriage
LGBTQ+ people have had to fight for equality in marriage for a long time. In 2003, when Celia Kitzinger (British citizen) and Sue Wilkinson (Canadian...
Jennifer Skeoch: Update and guidance on indirect sex discrimination
Jennifer SkeochThis article examines indirect sex discrimination in light of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision Hughes v Progressive Support Limited.We have heard much...
Lords: Home Office must clarify changes for UK citizens who travel to the EU
It is imperative to prepare and clarify fundamental changes in the flow of people between the European Union and the United States, which will...
Paul Motion: The European Commission approves post Brexit data protection regime, but the UK...
The EU has granted the UK's data protection system a pass for now.Paul MotionThis explains everything.Two data "adequacy" decisions have been made by the...
Property Standardisation Group celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The 20th anniversary of a group formed by four Scottish law firms, to help clients and lawyers in creating standardised templates to simplify the...
Iskander Fernandez – HMRC leads over 12,000 interventions in use of coronavirus support programs
Iskander FernandezPartner at law firmBLMThis article discusses the role of HMRC in leading more than 12,000 interventions to support UK government Covid schemes.BLM's research...
Holyrood approves the expiration of certain Covid Measures
After Holyrood approved the expiration of the Scottish Coronavirus Acts, any measures no longer needed to support the public health response will be taken...
Consultation on licensing for short-term lets
Over seven weeks, a consultation will be held on details of a licensing program for short-term lets.Social Justice SecretaryShona RobisonThe publication of a draft licensing ordinance...
UK government supports Lord Advocate’s role in division with Holyrood backing
TheGovernment of the UKIf Holyrood supports the move, we will support a law change to split the role of Lord AdvocateThe TimesReportsThe Scotland Act outlines the...