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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including late-night social media curfew for teens — Monday July 20

20th July 2026 Written by: Joshua King

Your weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new proposals to curb teenagers using social media at night.

Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including late-night social media curfew for teens — Monday July 20

20th July 2026
Your weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including new proposals to curb teenagers using social media at night.

Why a century-old Glasgow murder asks hard questions about evidence and bias

16th July 2026
What does an unsolved crime from the 1920s reveal about Scottish society at the time? Gordon Cairns investigates.

Martyn’s Law – an important licensing update

16th July 2026
The Home Office has published statutory guidance to enable venues and events to prepare for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Caroline Loudon and Piers Warne examine what we now know, and what needs further clarification.
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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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