Stephen O’Rourke, QC is named principal crown counsel. New roles are created for Alex...
Stephen O'Rourke, QC has been named principal crown counsel. He replaces Alex Prentice, QC.The advocate depute team will be led by Mr O'Rourke, who...
The public should feel’reassured’ by COPFS’ in dealing with police allegations
Lord Advocate welcomed the publication of a review on how the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service handle criminal allegations against police officers.The report...
Exclusive: Lady Wolffe joins Strathclyde Law School to become a professor of practice
As a professor of law, one of Scotland's judges joined the University of Strathclyde’s Law School.Lady Wolffe is Sarah P L Wolffe (QC), who...
In Shared Parenting Scotland, there was a surge in inquiries to Covid Year
Shared Parenting Scotland's annual report has revealed the pressure of the pandemic on parents and children after separation.Nearly 1,000 people approached the charity for information, advice,...
Glasgow company is fined by the ICO for making half a Million nuisance calls
DialADeal Scotland Ltd (DDSL), a Glasgow-based company, was fined PS150,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making more than half a thousand nuisance marketing...
Backing for staff facing abuse over masks
Justice Secretary Keith Brown stated that any abuse directed at bar and retail staff asking customers to follow the law and cover their faces...
Compass welcomes Dominic Scullion and David Nicolson
AdvocatesDavid NicolsonAndDominic ScullionYou have joinedCompass Chambers.Mr. Nicolson has extensive practice experience, having worked as a defense solicitor for 14 years prior to being admitted...
Holyrood committee supports pardons of 4,000 witchcraft-related executions
MSPs have agreed that they will write to theScottish governmentTo request a formal pardon of the 4,000 witchcraft-related people who were convicted and executed.A...
At nightclubs and music festivals, vaccination passports will be required
Under plans to be submitted to MSPs next Wednesday, so-called "vaccine passports” will be required for entry to certain events and higher-risk venues such...
Murgitroyd expands in Ireland after Hanna Moore + Curley’s acquisition
Glasgow-headquartered intellectual property companyMurgitroydIt has increased its Irish base through the acquisition of a European patent and trademark attorney firmHanna Moore + Curley(HMC).HMC, a...
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Guide to the 119th Congress: What to Expect
The 119th Congress: A New Era in American PoliticsWith the commencement of the 119th Congress, a wave of change has swept through Washington, D.C....
