Legal news

Tayside extends child welfare hearing webex pilot
All courts to attempt remote hearings during spring

1m homes on low emissions heating by 2030: Scots target
Ministers consult on strategy for rapid conversion of properties

Three new Senators appointed
Shona Haldane QC, Martin Richardson QC and Craig Sandison QC join bench

Ministers propose to strengthen UNCRC Bill
Amendments will guarantee commencement, and extend public authority scope

Shepherd & Wedderburn commits to net zero by 2030
Firm signs Edinburgh Climate Compact to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Council publishes research on sex offence sentencing
Reports will inform work on rape, sexual assault and indecent child images

Mental health resources out for Time to Talk Day
LawCare offers "Time to Talk Day" mental health resources

Scottish Standard Clauses new edition published
Fourth edition to come into effect on 1 March

Burness Paull promotes five to partner
Four women among those advanced across three teams

Information campaign opens ahead of organ donation law
All households to receive leaflet explaining new opt out system

Senior associate promotion at Balfour+Manson
Clinical negligence lawyer Michaela Guthrie recognised