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Many journalists who have campaigned against Section 40 from the outset will welcome the commitment in the King's Speech to “protect public interest journalism,” by repealing Section 40 through the inclusion of the Media Bill.

Section 40 repeal: Press freedom was never more in the public interest Gary Shipton

Netflix will launch another season of the Murdaugh Murders this month. Cr. Netflix

Murdaugh Murders: Here's when season 2 of true crime doc hits Netflix

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill in December last year.

'Nothing sinister' about use of section 35 order on gender reforms

Prestwick Airport has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013

Scottish Government spent £2.5m trying to sell Prestwick Airport

The legal profession has voiced deep concerns about the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill

Ministers do not understand need for separation of powers or choose to ignore it

A Scottish Government Bill has been heavily criticised by Scotland's legal establishment

Lawyers attack reforms as 'risking seriously undermining rule of law'

Exclusive Secret discussions around handing Sturgeon's WhatsApps to inquiries 'shocking'

A couple are suing Southern Regional Hospital after their son was ‘decapitated’ during birth

Couple sue doctor after newborn was ‘decapitated’ during delivery

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Pictured: 9 images inside Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

The case is set to be heard in September Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government fails in bid to postpone legal showdown over gender reforms

Georgia Harrison has won over £200k in damages

Georgia Harrison wins £200k in damages following revenge porn case

Corrections officer Sandra Fuentes (L) assists inmate Leslie Van Houten (R) as arrives for her parole hearing before members of the Board of Prison Terms 28 June 2002 at the California Institution for Women in Corona, California.

Leslie Van Houton: Ex-Manson cult follower released after 53 years

England’s 2003 World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rugby union brain injury legal action reaches High Court

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer to marry girlfriend he met through Peter Sutcliffe in prison

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer granted permission to marry in prison

Prince Harry

Prince Harry accused of ‘wasting time’ ahead of court appearance

Andy Drane is a partner, Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Good advice is essential for renewables projects - Andy Drane

Prince Harry has lost a second legal challenge against the Home Office over his security arrangements in the UK. Picture: Getty Images

Prince Harry loses legal challenge over UK security

The Stand comedy club U-turns on cancelling Joanna Cherry

Piers Morgan says ‘he was not aware’ of phone hacking at Daily Mirror

Prince Harry

Mirror publisher apologies to Prince Harry in phone hacking trial

SNP MP Joanna Cherry had been due to take part in an event at the Stand Comedy Club until staff objected (Picture: Russell Cheyne/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Joanna Cherry says speaking out in trans debate ruined her SNP leader chances

The SNP's Stephen Flynn

Joanna Cherry has my support, says SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Criminal charges against Alec Baldwin dropped after film set shooting

Former president Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender to face criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.

UK time for Donald Trump appearance in New York court

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court in Park City, Utah. Terry Sanderson is suing the actress for $300,000, claiming she recklessly crashed into him while the two were skiing on a beginner run at Deer Valley Resort in 2016.

Why did Gwyneth Paltrow offer ‘treats’ to courtroom staff?

Edinburgh’s council taxpayers have had to fork out more than £100,000 to pay the legal fees in the authority’s failed bid to ban strip clubs.

Council pays out more than £100,000 in legal fees in failed sex club fight

Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming “a tsunami of tweets” were prejudicial and prevented her from receiving a fair trial.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

Judges have ruled in favour of adult entertainment venues

Ban on strip clubs in Edinburgh overturned after dancers win legal battle

Taxpayers face huge bill to cover Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

Home Office vows law change to protect victims of sexual assault

Gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt loses £10m life savings in “potential act of fraud”

Kanye West lawyers look to publish newspaper ads to drop their client

Shamima Begum. Picture: BBC

Shamima Begum says she understands public anger over joining Islamic State group

Demonstrators outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, protesting against the Government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Analysis: Rwanda deportations being ruled lawful changes nothing for opponents

John Yuill, 38, and Lamara Bell, 25, who died after the car they were in left the M9 near Stirling in July 2015.

Mother hopes M9 crash inquiry will provide answers on daughter’s death

Lawyers involved in the Sheku Bayoh inquiry have been reprimanded for inappropriate use of mobile phones in the hearing room.

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry told off for ‘watching football on phone’

US international grandmaster Hans Niemann has said he is to sue rival Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com over cheating allegations.

Chess player to sue rival over cheating allegations

Picture: Andy Buchanan

Dry and methodical, the Supreme Court prepares to shape political history

Actor Kevin Spacey leaves the US District Courthouse on October 06, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Kevin Spacey’s trial in Manhattan has begun

File photo dated 30/4/2107 of Madeleine McCann's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, who have lost the latest stage of their legal battle over comments made by retired Portuguese detective Goncalo Amaral. Lawyers for the couple had argued that Portuguese authorities had breached their right to a private and family life in the way the courts there dealt with their libel claims against Mr Amaral. Issue date: Tuesday September 20, 2022.

Madeleine McCann’s parents lose legal battle over detective’s comments

Spencer Elden appeared on the front of Nevermind as a baby.

Nirvana Baby: Man pictured on Nevermind album as infant has lawsuit dismissed

Managing partner Nick Scott: 'With our new office in Inverness, our clients will benefit from greater proximity to our lawyers.'

Edinburgh legal firm Brodies commits to further growth with Highlands launch

Donald Trump often used his Mar-a-Lago resort as a de facto seat of power during his presidency. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty

Trump wants a neutral overview of documents seized by the FBI

Kristin Winters is starring in the one-woman show Ghislaine|Gabler at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

One-woman Ghislaine Maxwell show to be staged at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Former Rangers chief executive Charles Green leaves court in 2015 surrounded by police. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Former Rangers chairman accepts £6.3m settlement over wrongful prosecution

The wrecked nose section of the Pan-Am Boeing 747 in Lockerbie, near Dumfries.

Judges reject family’s Lockerbie bomber appeal

Members of the so-called Shrewsbury 24, who were convicted for picketing nearly 50 years ago, have won a bid to clear their names at the Court of Appeal. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Court of Appeal overturns Shrewsbury 24 convictions after 48 years

Uber drivers protest outside the Uber offices in London in 2019 (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

The Supreme Court has ruled Uber drivers are workers

Supreme Court justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running fight between Uber operating companies and drivers on Friday.

Union hails ‘historic’ Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers

Britney Spears's father Jamie has controlled her finances and personal life for 13 years (Getty Images)

Britney Spears's conservatorship explained as it goes back to court

Some religious leaders have indicated they are taking legal action against the Scottish Government. Picture: Getty Images

Religious leaders launch legal action against Scottish Government

Donald Trump's presidency has overseen the federal executions of 11 prisoners. (Pic: Getty Images)

Why have the final two federal executions under Donald Trump been delayed?

Boris Johnson is facing a legal challenge over his decision to clear Priti Patel over bullying her staff.

Boris Johnson sued over failure to sack Priti Patel for bullying

Harry and Meghan are launching their own ‘honours list’ to rival the Queen’s - h...

Alex Salmond speaks outside the High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Alex Salmond's lawyers ask Scottish Government to pay for legal expenses

There has been an increase in disputes over child access arrangements over lockdown.

Lockdown fuels rise in Scottish family law disputes

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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