Legal news
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
IBA joins in criticism of UK ministers' lawyer remarks
Leaders call for Government apology and commitment to justice funding
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Sheriff courts all using virtual platform from today
Civil case WebEx capability rolled out across Scotland following civil pilots
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Advocacy scheme for children at hearings now in force
Funding provided for advocacy workers to help children give their views
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Scullion LAW offers support network to families
Free expert advice for new clients
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
SLCC reports strong performance despite COVID-19
Commission "well positioned for future challenges": chief executive
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Crowdfunder launched for Lockerbie bomber appeal
Public asked for donations to pay legal fees
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Fines collection holding up despite COVID, SCTS reports
Payment terms can be agreed with those struggling to meet fines
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Jameson among Investment Bank board appointments
Senior in-house lawyer one of eight non-executive directors at SNIB
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
September house prices take an upturn
Scottish average up on previous month and on 12 month view
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Former Thorntons partner goes it alone
Family lawyer Amanda Wilson sets up specialist practice
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Multi-day election among Holyrood poll COVID plans
Call for views on bill with contingency measures for May 2021 election
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
SCTS reports criminal business throughput for October
Trials increasing but total cases concluded slips month on month
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Bench resource on remote jury trials published for all
Revised guidance covers remote jury centres and written directions
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
QC to chair Edinburgh Council death inquiry
Pinsent Masons to support investigation into Salisbury Crags death
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Public bodies failing in racial equality, MSPs report
Committee calls for action on diversity and ethnic pay gap
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Gillian Carty elected to chair Shepherd & Wedderburn
Insolvency specialist chosen as Paul Hally steps down after six years
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Online child sex crimes rise during pandemic
Increase in domestic abuse and fraud cases
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
SCTS procurement team wins ‘highly commended’ prize
Success at virtual GO Awards Scotland ceremony
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Allan Argue launches his own practice
Firm focuses on personal injury claims and employment law
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Burness Paull promotes funds partner
Ruaridh Cole recognised for role in team's success
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
IBA stages two open-access Scottish focused events
First Minister interview, and dispute resolution panel session, on tomorrow
![](/media/spldo0uj/icon-j-wh.png?width=120&height=120&rnd=133621618922400000)
Legal firms compete for social mobility ranking
Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 shows 28 legal concerns in top 75