Legal news

Glasgow High Court opens two extra courtrooms
Extra capacity to help tackle 60% rise in trials

Crown reveals figures for wrongful detention ex gratia payments
Twenty two cases identified over past three years; £12,667 paid out

MSPs to investigate healthcare in prison
Call for evidence issued on pressures and difficulties in system

Information Commissioner proposed for Ombudsman role
Holyrood to be invited to approve appointment

Legal aid rates mean "imbalance" in service levels: SLCC
Complaints body sees few cases, but warns of growing risk

Crown Office complaints upheld over bin lorry broadcasts
Documentary failed to explain why key figures did not take part

Terrorism theme for 2017 Macfadyen Lecture
Judge Sir Anthony Campbell is this year's guest

Summary case not oppressive after solemn adjournment refused: High Court
Judges affirm Sheriff Appeal Court decision on serious housebreaking charge

Legal aid system comes under independent review
Carnegie Trust's Martyn Evans to chair 11-strong panel

Gibson Kerr in second merger through Grange deal
Edinburgh property firm adds to commercial expertise

UK Government opens employment tribunal fees consultation
Help with Fees scheme to be reviewed over concern that claimants put off

Solicitor Cameron Fyfe loses appeal against striking off ruling
Tribunal entitled to impose sanction for office malpractice over cheques

Foxhunting law to be strengthened, minister confirms
Code of practice to be produced while new law considered

Third Party Rights Bill introduced
Ministers act on Scottish Law Commission proposals