Legal news

Consultation runs on shutting large shops for New Year
Ministers ask whether Christmas Day closing should also apply on 1 January

Bill will refund vaginal mesh private removal costs
Government to meet costs of going private to reverse former NHS procedure

Fine art print offer to boost Lawscot Foundation
Signed limited edition of Parliament Hall painting goes on sale

Don't make knee-jerk Lord Advocate role changes: Dunlop
Dean's interview also doubts case for abolishing not proven verdict

ICCA Edinburgh Congress rescheduled for September 2022
Continuing COVID-19 restrictions force further postponement of global event

Future of Civil Courts conference papers published
Report and contributed papers available online

SCTS publishes criminal business figures for May
Trials continue around or below average pre-COVID levels

Supreme Court restates professional duty of care scope
Two decisions attempt coherent approach to recoverable loss

Solicitor and advocate appointed to SCCRC
Gillian Mawdsley and Jacqueline Fordyce to serve four year terms

Euan Murray rejoins Shepherd & Wedderburn as partner
Energy specialist joins Construction & Infrastructure team

Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety

Remote hearings to continue under COVID extension bill
MSPs set to debate keeping selected provisions in force until March 2022

Former MP and MSP Andrew Welsh dies aged 77
Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to SNP politician

FAI to be held into Cameron House deaths
Crown Office move over 2017 hotel fire

New sentencing guidelines are agreed
Move to demystify court decisions

BTO gives free fertility law advice
Online service designed for potential parents

Lindsays to help video game designers
Firm provides legal advice for students

Dorothy Bain QC to be next Lord Advocate
Ruth Charteris QC nominated for Solicitor General

Aberdein Considine hires 17 new staff
Expansion in firm’s UK operations

Register of interest plan for judges moves closer
SNP vows to deliver manifesto commitment

Seventeen staff promoted at Morton Fraser
Senior appointments across law firm

Promotions at Davidson Chalmers Stewart
Four new Directors announced

Rise in hate crime charges
New figures reveal 4% increase

Lords criticise inadequate scrutiny of COVID laws
Report calls for prior approval, and more clarity on what is mandatory