Legal news

Let Scotland legislate on own environment: MSPs
Report on UK Environment Bill declines to back sharing powers

Morton Fraser offers fixed price employment mediation
Online service launches in response to changing demand in wake of pandemic

Stirling elected SLAS President at first remote AGM
Meeting passes "no confidence" vote in SLCC budget

SLCC seeks survey help as it updates guidance
Practitioners asked for views on dealing with complaints at first instance

Dual purpose weapon can still be disguised: High Court
Jury wrongly directed over torch that was also stun gun

Ministers introduce new EU law continuity bill
Particular focus on environment in powers to keep Scots law aligned with EU

Property moves allowed from 29 June as lockdown eases
Registers still to announce when application record will reopen

Lord President issues new warning on jury trials
Praise for progress on remote courts, but "major problem" ahead with trials

FCA proposes extended COVID-19 credit card debt relief
Further time to be allowed to those needing payment breaks

Complainers should have voice in s 275 hearings: report
Paper calls for independent legal representation when application heard

MSPs to review working of Lobbying (Scotland) Act
Public Audit Committee calls for views on operation of 2016 Act system

Lady Rae retires from bench
Judge steps down after 23 years as sheriff and then senator

Clan Childlaw "disappointed" at relevant persons decision
Law centre believes too much left to discretion over children's hearings

Siblings not to be treated as "relevant persons": UKSC
Appeals dismissed in two cases seeking rights before children's hearings

Animals and Wildlife Bill passes final Holyrood stage
MSPs approve bill to increase cruelty penalties and provide new protections

Applications open for CMS law scholarships
Scheme targeted to help the less advantaged achieve a legal career

Anderson Strathern partners Kilmarnock's HALO project
Law firm becomes Gold Partner in enterprise and innovation centre

Children's hearings could open to all under-18s
Ministers consult on extending reach of support system

COVID factors should not affect sentence: Appeal Court
Four months unduly lenient for man who coughed in faces of police

Latest survey finds crime stable at reduced level
Scottish Criminal Justice Survey finds crime levels down 45% over 10 years

Views sought on working of virtual children's hearings
Survey seeks to understand experiences of everyone involved

Legal aid consultation analysis published
Responses back user centred approach but differ on change agenda

COVID police powers review group calling for evidence
Public invited to report their experiences under emergency powers

US Supreme Court backs gay and transgender work rights
Three cases decided against employers and Trump administration