Provisional IRA members could still be prosecuted in relation to dozens of unsolved killings in England, the UK government ...

A Crown appeal against what it considered an unduly lenient extended sentence imposed on a man who caused his partner’s car to crash after pulling the handbrake, having previously detained her and her ...

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of 81-year-old William MacDowell. William MacDowell, an inmate within HMP ...

The Scottish prison population increased by 4.5 per cent in 2024-25 to 8,216 on the average day. The increase in the prison population in 2024-25 was primarily driven by an increase in the sentenced ...

Following a public consultation, the Scottish government has committed to adopting anti-SLAPP legislation which will be based ...

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Doherty as a justice of the Supreme Court. Lord Doherty has sat as ...

Perkins Coie and Ashurst, which has an office in Glasgow, are to merge to form Ashurst Perkins Coie. The new firm's footprint ...

A prisoner in Australia is suing for his right to a Vegemite sandwich. The spread, made from leftover brewer's yeast and ...

UK bank customers will see their deposit protection increase to £120,000 from December, following confirmation from the ...

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published its Annual Report for 2024-25. The SHRC has focused on strengthening ...

Brodies LLP has boosted its oil and gas practice with the appointment of new partner Andy Russell.  Mr Russell began his ...

The government is poised to outlaw the resale of tickets for profit, with measures to be announced this week targeting touts ...