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The August 2022 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

Correspondence: "Two tier" legal system; Gender question; Registers of Scotland arrear

The authors explore the High Court judgment declaring the UK Government’s net zero strategy non-compliant with the Climate Change Act, and the approach and role of the court in such litigation

An overview of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which contains six significant reforms, though a less extensive package than proposed in the preceding consultation

An edited version of the Legal Services Agency submission calling for the reversal of the rule refusing criminal injuries compensation to people with unspent convictions attracting certain disposals

In association with Denovo: Use automation to free your lawyers and support teams for the high value tasks where they can uniquely add value

The proper approach for taxpayers completing the “Any other information” box in a tax return is examined, in the light of a recent tribunal finding of carelessness in doing so

Succession planning is wise from a business perspective, but failure to plan also gives rise to risk management issues and therefore potential claims

Nine years ago a young woman toured Scotland in pursuit of her dream career in criminal defence. Now, exhausted and broken, she is abandoning it. We interview Lyndsey Barber on what has driven her out

Traditionally, lawyers have been schooled to mask their emotions, but the law deals with emotional concepts, and clients (and colleagues) respond to those who show human responses

The Bill of Rights Bill purports to retain the human rights contained in the European Convention, but contains practical limitations and makes it harder for those claiming infringement of their rights to obtain redress

As debate continues over the future of Scotland’s three verdicts, a psychologist team report on their research comparing results under different systems, and what might counteract juror misconceptions

Ministers have put a new legal aid offer package on the table, one that leaves a number of questions open. This is the position as the Journal goes to press

In association with Denovo: The advantages of customised legal software over an off-the-shelf product

Should a motion for interim aliment be heard if it relies on a pre-nuptial agreement under challenge as not fair and reasonable? A sheriff has agreed that it should

Shared Parenting Scotland is piloting a new training programme for separating parents, designed to reduce conflict

A further compilation of practical advice based on the author's years of experience at the coalface of client service

Scotland’s major cities need radical action, including their own special powers, to respond to recent shocks to the system, reverse their decline and promote necessary changes for the future

My first month in office has required regular public comment, standing up for the profession and the rule of law, but has also brought positive experiences celebrating the best of what the profession has to offer

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

Latest civil cases, including appeals; expenses; personal injury actions; evidence; summary decree

A new report questions the effectiveness of minimum unit pricing in reducing harmful consumption – but a recent case shows it having other unexpected results

A sheriff court decision has clarified the proper approach to claims by joint creditors, while affirming the role of the Accountant in Bankruptcy on reviewing a trustee’s adjudication of claims

The new oil and gas windfall tax and plastic packaging tax promise consumer and environment benefits, but must be closely monitored to ensure they achieve these