Blogs & opinions

Independent consideration needed for "Operation Sandwood" Lockerbie report
Lord Advocate and Crown Office would be "judge and jury in own cause"

Letter: mistakes without penalty
Registers of Scotland, who face no sanction for their mistakes, should be more understanding when solicitors fall short

Letter: information deficit
Is disclosure of beneficial ownership no longer being pursued?

Peace: a pious hope?
Reflections as a frenetic year draws to a close

Living with counterpart signing
Some practical points for landlords and agents to bear in mind

Now landlords must carry out electrical checks
Ministers issue guidance on new requirements

Repairing standard now covers CO alarms
All rented properties with fixed combustion appliance now need an alarm

Bankruptcy Act alters the enforcement landscape
Two changes of note in the 2014 Act

Tribunal reform gearing up
Preparations underway for new two-tier system