Legal news

No unfairness where sheriff called child witness "very brave": Appeal Court
Comment in response to distress after evidence not judgment on quality

Brodies takes second title at Legal Business Awards
Firm named as UK National/Regional Law Firm of the Year

Land reform engagement guidance goes out to views
Ministers consult on involving communities in landowner decisions

Crown and police revise domestic abuse protocol
Definition expanded, but need for sufficient evidence emphasised

Angiolini to chair ICAS Discipline Board
Former Lord Advocate takes on new role

Lord Chief Justice weighs into Lord Chancellor at evidence hearing
Truss "completely and utterly wrong" over Brexit decision media criticism

Crown denied historic abuse case time bar extension due to evidence delays
Failure to act over housebound witness fatal to application

OPG tightens up on powers of attorney scrutiny
Trainees also barred from signing certificate

Foundation to benefit from sale of Society's Legal Post stake
£261,000 proceeds to support disadvantaged students

Undisputed admission against rape conviction review on Cadder grounds: UKSC
SCCRC did not err in deciding interests of justice not served by reference

Services sector needs EU free trade agreement, Lords warn
"Complex mutual provisions" required if UK leaves single market

Anwar elected rector of Glasgow University
Human rights solicitor wins more than half of all votes

Brexit legislation will impose huge burden, Institute finds
Government and Parliament could have to deal with 15 bills

Robson joins Children's Hearings Scotland board
Former Society officer takes on new role

Advocate appointed Deputy Traffic Commissioner
Hugh Olson chosen for part time post

Four teams set to contest Donald Dewar Debate final
Glasgow, Milngavie, Dundee and St Andrews represented in climax

Order removing college board not unlawful, court rules
Member fails in challenge based on human rights and common law

Education vital to increasing organ donation: Society
Opt-out system may not be enough in itself, response states

29 March to be article 50 trigger day
Official notification to begin two year negotiation period

Domestic Abuse Bill aims to tackle psychological abuse
Coercive and controlling behaviour targeted in new measure

Lords warn of Brexit risk to access to justice
Report flags need to replace EU cooperation agreements

Brexit equality plans "lack ambition", Commission tells ministers
EHRC publishes five point plan on strengthening rights status

DWF opens in Berlin as third German office
Partners move as DLA Piper closes in city

Promotions round at Ledingham Chalmers
Seven advance as two partners retire