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The practice of criminal law is closely regulated by procedure, which in turn is intertwined with rules of evidence. Sometimes it can be difficult to disentangle them.

Writing to us from the Western Isles, she talks all things member forum events past and forthcoming, the latest on regulating the profession and criminal law developments.

An overview of the new structure for tribunals to be introduced by the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. Where are we now?

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Business Plan 2024-25 has been published, setting out the organisation’s plans and ambitions for the coming year.

Two recent decisions of the Scottish courts show the fine line adjudicators may be asked to tread when it comes to considering a defence.

Cyber shields up: make sure your firm is not the next victim of ransomware.

Scott Stevenson shares how his previous career as a professional footballer now plays into his legal work.

The Public Defence Solicitor’s Office has welcomed students to explore the opportunities available to them if they were to consider a career in legally aided criminal defence work.

Behind the sleekest of office doors and laptops buzzing with emails, notifications and never-ending to-do lists lies an epidemic – one that costs UK businesses up to £56bn per year.

Two major retailers pledged to stop sexual harassment in the workplace through a s23 agreement with the EHRC.

Providing you with the latest decisions from the SSDT for April, as well as links back to previously published ones.

From ‘unhappy and dysfunctional’ to ‘user-friendly and attractive’, Lord Glennie tells us about the rise of arbitration in Scotland.

The Society have shared the latest obituaries. Let's take a moment to remember Louise Macrae Donald, John Stephen Matthew and Bruce Gregor de Wert.

Scottish ministers proposed to introduce a new presumption in planning in favour of "development that contributes to sustainable development" – did they?

Back with the second instalment of ‘When the stakes are no longer moot, we discover what this final-year law student got up to on day 2 in court.

It has been almost 10 years since the introduction of shared parental leave, so let’s explore why the uptake of this provision is still so low.

Did you know a firm’s culture can determine how it responds to claims, complaints, and problems? Trust at team level is crucial.

In a post-Covid world and existing in the latest cost of living crisis, let’s revisit advice following the recession — with tips on how to navigate challenges and make it out the other side.

The number of women taking action against their employers for menopause-related discrimination is rising. But are law firms and in-house teams doing enough to support their own employees coping with the 30+ potential symptoms?

From modernisation to concerns surrounding resourcing and the need to mitigate actual and perceived conflicts of interest, the latest Public Policy highlights covers this and more.

Do former lawyers make successful business owners? It appears that the last 10 years have shown just that, with more solicitors leaving the world of law behind to run their own non-law-related companies.

Wheatley’s 7th edition is “excellent value and should be purchased by any practitioner who undertakes criminal law, or any lawyer who needs a comprehensive and practical guide to road traffic law.”

Last month was celebratory with the President. Sheila Webster, attending the first admission ceremony of 2024.

Blackwood & Smith LLP are looking for anyone who may hold a will for the late Lyle Andrew Rutherford of Peebles.