Legal news

Human rights judges reject fairness complaint over reporting pre-retrial
English courts took correct approach and jury properly instructed

Fiscal framework concerns raised by Holyrood committee
MSPs question Treasury constraints on Scottish Government

Two partners named as Stronachs reveals promotions round
David Chalmers joins firm as five advance

Housing associations putting "barriers" to homeless tenants: GLC
Law centre challenges deposit demand to applicants on benefits

Land reform stage 1 evidence due by mid-August
Holyrood committee allows seven weeks for submissions

MSP seeks to raise age of criminal responsibility
Amendment to Criminal Justice Bill would see rise to 12 years

bto adds to litigation team with solicitor advocate hire
Robin Macpherson joins as consultant

Two more bills go out for views ahead of Holyrood recess
Calls for evidence issued on Higher Education and Succession Bills

Succession rights go out to public views in latest consultation
Future of children's and cohabitants' rights at stake

SLAB deputy to step up as new chief executive
Colin Lancaster to succeed Lindsay Montgomery from 1 September

Commission calls for evidence on widening access to higher education
Business and professional people encouraged to take part

Air Weapons and Licensing Bill passes final stage
Ministers agree some amendments to licensing provisions

HMRC owns up to poor call handling
Extra staff hired as millions of taxpayers give up waiting

Views sought on lifting time bar in child abuse cases
Three year rule to go, but not extinction of pre-1964 claims

Planning delays are biggest barrier to housebuilding, Brodies survey finds
"Greater collaboration needed" to tackle shortage of housing stock

"Save smarter" call to lawyers to meet financial goals
Proper planning said to achieve more than a rainy day fund

Minister promises to consider further mental health reforms as bill passes
Amendment bill approved at stage 3 despite criticisms of limited scope

Elected conveners should be part of wider reforms, MSPs conclude
Case for standalone change not made, Standards Committee reports

DWF wins Scottish business award
Law firm wins "Closing the Education Gap" for schools initiative

Automatic early release curbs pass stage 3
Opposition MSPs abstain as bill wins final vote

Society runs survey on what trainees should be paid
Questionnaire runs against background of wide range of views

Promotions round announced at Thorntons
Associate and eight senior solicitors make the grade

Compromised small claim leaves defender facing expenses
Statute gives no discretion after first hearing, sheriff principal rules

Miller Hendry promotes six
Associate and five senior solicitors named