Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Cape Verde stomach bug legal action — Monday April 13

13th April 2026 Written by: Joshua King

This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a large-scale legal action against a holiday provider over alleged widespread illness.

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui

More than 1,700 people have now joined the legal action against travel company Tui after becoming ill while on holiday in the Cape Verde islands, lawyers have told the BBC.

Lawyers from Irwin Mitchell, who are leading the personal injury claim, say they have been contacted by people who became ill there as recently as two weeks ago.

Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge

A man who was convicted of killing his abused wife after she jumped from a road bridge has been jailed for eight years, reports the BBC.

Kimberly Milne died aged 28 after being struck by multiple vehicles on the A90 dual carriageway in Dundee in July 2023.

In the first prosecution of its kind in Scotland, Lee Milne was convicted of culpable homicide. The jury found him responsible even though his wife had jumped to her death.

Thorntons joins Multilaw global legal network

Leading independent Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has become the first Scottish member of Multilaw, one of the world’s foremost networks of independent commercial law firms, operating across more than 100 countries and spanning every major business jurisdiction.

And in other news

Legal headlines from across the UK and beyond:

About the author

Joshua King

Editor of the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland. Leading The Journal's coverage of the legal sector and profession with a clear eye to the future. Qualified in Scots law.

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