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Church of Scotland General Assembly update: poor being hit hardest by austerity measures
THE morning of the first full day of business at the General Assembly was dominated by the Church and Society Council report, which saw the departing convener, the Rev Ian Galloway, attack the Westminster Government’s deficit reduction as punishing the poorest parts of society “out of all proportion.”
First forced marriage protection order issued in Scotland
The first protection order for a victim of forced marriage has been issued - five months after the legislation was brought in in Scotland.
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Industry chiefs say tourism is still not being taken seriously
TOURISM leaders have complained that the £11 billion Scottish tourism industry is still not being taken seriously, as it emerged it is expected to post growth of 8 per cent for 2011.
1 CommentIain Jamieson: Alex Salmond lacks legal strength
Despite the First Minister’s words to the contrary, the Scottish Parliament does not have the competence to make any legislation authorising the holding of a referendum.
Legal change ‘will rob thousands of their inheritance’
THOUSANDS of children could be robbed of their inheritance by a little-debated change to Scots law to be introduced next month.
‘Right’ of criminals to lower sentences is condemned by judge
A SENIOR Scottish judge has criticised the “routine” granting of a one-third discount in sentences to criminals who plead guilty and save the system time and money.
Scottish Parliament passes sectarianism laws despite opposition
Controversial laws to crack down on religious sectarian hate crime have been pushed through at the Scottish Parliament despite last-ditch appeals for the legislation to be scrapped.
Fury as minister links gays and paedophiles Same-sex marriage law ‘an attack on Bible’
CAMPAIGNERS in favour of same-sex marriage complained to the police about an “offensive” leaflet being handed out during a church-led demonstration held after a minister drew parallels between homosexuality and paedophilia during a live radio debate.
Corroboration rule stops conviction of the guilty, says judge
CORROBORATION should be scrapped to stop guilty people going free because of “the luck of the draw”, a senior judge has told MSPs.
Carloway review: Corroboration has ‘no place’ in legal system
THE requirement for corroboration in Scottish criminal prosecutions should be abolished entirely, a High Court judge recommended today.
25 CommentsJohn Forsyth: Scots gear up for UK’s human rights review
Gaps in justice access among issues under spotlight of forthcoming UN inquiry
3 CommentsWinning mentality: ‘The big challenge is to do well in difficult times’
CRITICISM of awards programmes tends to focus on the claim that the winners aren’t necessarily the best – or even that good.
‘Everyone’s a winner mentality is bad for the profession – and clients’
Is the WS Society right when it claims legal training and CPD are not fit for purpose? David Lee investigates
Number crunching: ‘most solicitors are bad business managers’
FOR a qualified solicitor, Ian Muirhead is not terribly impressed by the business skills of lawyers. As the managing director of SIFA (Solicitors Independent Financial Advice), Muirhead is well placed to comment. “Most solicitors aren’t numerate, which makes them bad business managers,” he says – and he believes SIFA’s core mission – “to facilitate and maximise relations between solicitors and financial advisers” – is the way forward.
Changing room chat: Wisden ready to launch in India
THE publishers of cricket bible Wisden is to launch a separate Indian edition as it looks to tap into demand from fans in the sport’s fastest-growing market.
Cut costly layers of Business Gateway red tape say MSPs
OFFICIALS behind Business Gateway have been ordered by MSPs to strip out costly bureaucracy and delay awarding the latest round of contracts to allow small firms a say over how the services are run.
Interview: Jennifer Young - Up to the multi-task
One of Scotland’s leading law firms has ambitious plans
‘Europe is increasingly where decisions are made – that’s why we’re going’
BRODIES go to Brussels has a pleasantly alliterative ring to it – though such whimsical considerations clearly had no bearing on the firm’s decision to open an office at the heart of European politics and law.
John Lee: Chancellor knocks opportunities with tribunal proposals
GEORGE OSBORNE last week heralded measures in his party conference speech to “end the one-way bet against small businesses”. The two announcements in relation to employee rights generated sharply divided opinions.
Bill McVicar: Time to look at whole criminal justice system
THE Cadder judgment represented a seismic shift for everyone involved in the criminal justice system, and resulted in emergency legislation giving suspects the right to seek legal advice while being detained in police custody.
- Rangers takeover: Duff & Phelps threaten legal action against BBC
- Family mourn death of Glasgow ‘fight’ schoolboy
- Today’s youth not fit to be employed, says car firm Arnold Clark
- Rangers administration: Fans fear Duff & Phelps claims could scare off Green
- Rangers takeover: triple penalty punishment enough, says Johnston
- Alistair Darling leads ‘No to independence’ fight over tea and biscuits
- Scottish independence: SNP flip-flops over Nato
- Scottish Independence: SNP ‘won’t be Yes campaign’s only voice’
- Today’s youth not fit to be employed, says car firm Arnold Clark
- Scottish independence: ‘People here are best qualified to run Scotland’
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