7 d. ago Judge rules separated couple can finalise adoption in Scots legal first

Lady Tait ruled at the Court of Session that both adults and the eight-year-old girl live as a ‘family unit’, albeit in two households.

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7 d. ago Calls to scrap "Crime of Passion" murder defence for people accused of killing partners

A legal reform group has called for changes in Scotland's centuries old murder laws including a controversial "Crime of Passion" defence to killing a partner or their lover

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9 d. ago Owner of spectacular Scottish Highland castle seeks peace with surrounding community after legal action threat

Samantha Kane, also known as Lady Carbisdale, has decided to stay at her Highland castle and wants to build bridges with the community.

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1 week ago 'African tribe' camping in Scots woods staying put despite eviction notice deadline

The so-called Kingdom of Kubala was ordered to vacate the land on the outskirts of Jedburgh by midday on Monday, after Scottish Borders Council began legal action to evict them.

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1 week ago Historic Scots legal firm sets up new Aberdeen base after agreeing ‘merger’

“Aberdeen has been an area of interest to us for a considerable amount of time” – Lesley Larg, managing partner

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2 w. ago Scottish Government 'has not conceded any' of For Women Scotland's legal challenge

The Scottish Government has now lodged its defence against the For Women Scotland legal action - and is understood to have not conceded any points.

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2 w. ago Council begins legal action to remove ‘African tribe’ from new site in woods

Scottish Borders Council has initiated fresh legal proceedings to evict the self-styled 'African tribe' from council-owned land

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2 w. ago What is in SNP's Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reforms Bill? 'Not proven' verdict, sexual offences court

Widespread changes to Scotland’s legal system are to be considered by MSPs.

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3 w. ago Angela Constance should be praised for pushing through Bill to end not proven verdict

Record View says it's time to put an end to a verdict which has confused jurors and traumatised victims and their loved ones for centuries.

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump served legal papers in Scotland in battle with former British spy

Donald Trump has been served with legal papers at his Scottish businesses in an extraordinary battle with a former British spy.

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3 w. ago Scottish Government has seven days to respond to new For Women Scotland legal case

For Women Scotland has lodged new proceedings against the Scottish Government - and politicians have seven days to respond.

Politics

3 w. ago Crackdown on asylum seeker hotels could force thousands of refugees to Scotland

Thousands of migrants are expected to come to Scotland as they have a legal right to be housed here that does not exist in England.

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3 w. ago 'Lost African tribe' evicted from Scots woods after council threatens legal action

The Kingdo of Kubala have left the woods in Jedburgh where they have lived since May.

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4 w. ago Our goal is to make the legal complaints process truly accessible to all

There are still barriers to be broken down, writes Vicky Crichton

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