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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer case — Monday March 2
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes a 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer case and the ongoing toils of Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC.
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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including ministers' Peter Murrell delay denial — Monday February 23
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes a the latest on the Peter Murrell embezzlement case and a row over Brewdog.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including shorter sentences from Scottish courts — Monday February 16
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes a look at why shorter prison sentences are under consideration.
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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Scottish Government facing transgender prison review - February 9
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the review of transgender inmates in Scottish prisoners.
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The Clark Foundation has been opening doors to legal training for 35 years. Five funding recipients explain how the grants have helped their careers.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including For Women Scotland judicial review response - Monday January 26
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes the Scottish Government's legal response to the For Women Scotland judicial review.
From the President's desk: What should you expect from a President?
Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on what should be expected of a President, at the halfway point of her term
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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including seagull ban and new judge for Sheku Bayoh inquiry — Monday January 19
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the appointment of a new judge for the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.
Science of guilt — how the audience becomes the jury in a new promenade play
Peter Ranscombe peeks behind the curtain at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh to find out how historical inspiration was turned into a theatrical performance.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including latest on grooming gangs row — Monday January 12
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the latest on the probe into remarks by Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance.
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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Justice Secretary Angela Constance apology — Monday December 22
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the ongoing toils of Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance.
From the President’s desk: The ghost of a Christmas Eve past
Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom reflects on a year gone by and remembers one Christmas which showed what life as a solicitor is really like.
Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including Sandy Peggie tribunal and landmark lawyer treaty — Monday December 15
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots law and beyond includes the fallout from an NHS Fife employment tribunal and international calls to protect lawyers.
Weekly roundup of Scots Law in the headlines including Angela Constance and David Lammy under pressure — Monday December 8
This week's review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law and beyond includes both Scottish and UK justice ministers facing intense scrutiny as well as plans for reforming abortion laws.
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Surprise TV twist as record-breaking former SNP MP joins cast of solicitors' drama Counsels
Upcoming BBC legal drama Counsels, set in Glasgow, has already set solicitors’ tongues wagging and now the production has made a surprise announcement — former SNP MP Mhairi Black will join the cast.
Weekly roundup of Scots Law in the headlines including Sheku Bayoh latest — Monday October 27
A review of all the latest headlines from the world of Scots Law including latest on the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.