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Labour MP Kim Leadbeater (centre) joins as Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square, central London, in support of the

Mhairi Black: Holyrood should be pushing on with assisted dying bill

Interior of a Ben and Jerry's shop in Windsor

Interior of a Ben and Jerry's shop in Windsor

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Ben and Jerry's to sue parent company for 'silencing' firm on Gaza

Lord Carloway presides over a proceedings where Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull(R) is installed as a Senator of the College of Justice during a ceremony in Court 1 at Parliament House, Edinburgh

Lord Carloway presides over a proceedings where Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull(R) is installed as a Senator of the College of Justice during a ceremony in Court 1 at Parliament House, Edinburgh

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Andrew Tickell: Changes to corroboration herald a quiet revolution of legal system

It has also been called on to suspend all military and dual-use trade with Israel

It has also been called on to suspend all military and dual-use trade with Israel

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Irish Government threatened with legal action over Israeli weapons flown in airspace

Philippa Greer has worked in Tanzania, the Hague, Cambodia, Rwanda, former Yugoslavia, Cambodia and Gaza

Philippa Greer has worked in Tanzania, the Hague, Cambodia, Rwanda, former Yugoslavia, Cambodia and Gaza

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I'm a Scottish lawyer working in Gaza – this is why UNRWA is so important

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

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'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle'

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

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Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skeku Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson

Solicitor Aamer Anwar alongside Skeku Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnson

Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

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Scotland's 'treasure find' laws could change following calls for an 'overhaul'

Catherine Smith KC has been sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Catherine Smith KC has been sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Faculty of Advocates

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'Honoured': Catherine Smith KC sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland

Just Stop Oil activists have once again thrown soup on Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers

Just Stop Oil activists have once again thrown soup on Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers

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Just Stop Oil throw soup over Van Gogh painting after protesters jailed

A Ministry of Justice source said 37 people were released in error

A Ministry of Justice source said 37 people were released in error

Ministry of Justice

Dozens of prisoners in England freed by mistake under Labour Government scheme

Hoda Eid died in Syria two months after her son Obada won an appeal for the family to be reunited in Scotland

Hoda Eid died in Syria two months after her son Obada won an appeal for the family to be reunited in Scotland

Home Office rapped after terminally ill mother dies during visa wait

Pat Finucane was killed by the UDA in Belfast in 1989

Pat Finucane was killed by the UDA in Belfast in 1989

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Irish lawyer whose murder was linked to British government gets public inquiry

Stephen Yaxley Lennon aka Tommy Robinson (David Parry/PA)

Stephen Yaxley Lennon aka Tommy Robinson (David Parry/PA)

Tommy Robinson faces new contempt of court claim, law officers reveal

Climate campaigners in St Fittick's Park in 2022

Climate campaigners in St Fittick's Park in 2022

Aberdeen City Council

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Campaigners lose appeal against development proposal for Aberdeen park

Brothers Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad appeared alongside their lawyer, Aamer Anwar, and their mother Shameem Akhtar, at a press conference on Tuesday morning

Brothers Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad appeared alongside their lawyer, Aamer Anwar, and their mother Shameem Akhtar, at a press conference on Tuesday morning

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Police accused of 'smear campaign' targeting family in Manchester Airport incident

The Wyndford buildings can legally be demolished, the Court of Session found

The Wyndford buildings can legally be demolished, the Court of Session found

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Demolition of Glasgow tower blocks can go ahead after court ruling

Aamer Anwar is to represent the family involved in an incident at Manchester Airport

Aamer Anwar is to represent the family involved in an incident at Manchester Airport

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Top Scottish lawyer to represent family involved in Manchester Airport incident

The Scottish Sentencing Council is asking people of all backgrounds to offer their views in the 12-week consultation

The Scottish Sentencing Council is asking people of all backgrounds to offer their views in the 12-week consultation

Rape Crisis Scotland

Views sought on first ever sentencing guidelines for rape offences in Scotland

The International Court of Justice said Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories was unlawful

The International Court of Justice said Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories was unlawful

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Top UN court rules Israel’s settlement policy in Palestine violates international law

Those convicted face a maximum of six months’ imprisonment and a £5000 fine

Those convicted face a maximum of six months’ imprisonment and a £5000 fine

Scottish Government

XL bully owners warned of approaching deadline to legally keep dogs or face huge fine

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Legislation passed by Holyrood to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) came into force on Tuesday

Scottish Government

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'Historic day': Scotland incorporates key UN children's rights charter into law

Legal threats have a clear impact on the media's ability to report stories in the public interest, writes Andrew Tickell

Legal threats have a clear impact on the media's ability to report stories in the public interest, writes Andrew Tickell

General Election 2024

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Andrew Tickell: Legal uncertainty is a weapon that can silence media

Environmental campaigner Sarah Finch (centre) outside the Supreme Court in London

Environmental campaigner Sarah Finch (centre) outside the Supreme Court in London

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Landmark court ruling throws new UK oil and gas projects into doubt

Joey Barton has apologised and agreed to pay £75,000 in damages to Jeremy Vine

Joey Barton has apologised and agreed to pay £75,000 in damages to Jeremy Vine

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Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine £75,000 after calling broadcaster 'bike nonce'

The European Court of Justice ruled in December 2020 that Hungary had failed to abide by the bloc’s policies for granting international protection and returning illegal migrants

The European Court of Justice ruled in December 2020 that Hungary had failed to abide by the bloc’s policies for granting international protection and returning illegal migrants

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European Court fines Hungary 200m euros for failing to comply with asylum rules

Caren Lorimer pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2009 to one charge of embezzlement

Caren Lorimer pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2009 to one charge of embezzlement

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Conviction of Horizon scandal victim who died in 2022 quashed

Generations of defence lawyers have tested the evidence led against their clients against Morton’s thresholds

Generations of defence lawyers have tested the evidence led against their clients against Morton’s thresholds

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Andrew Tickell: Lord Advocate set to win battle against corroboration 'wrong turning’

It is understood around 800 defence lawyers have begun boycotting cases prosecuted under new domestic abuse legislation following a breakdown in talks over rates to represent alleged offenders

It is understood around 800 defence lawyers have begun boycotting cases prosecuted under new domestic abuse legislation following a breakdown in talks over rates to represent alleged offenders

Industrial action

Solicitors take industrial action in row with Scottish Government over legal aid

Police officers and detectives attended the scene in Beaton Terrace, Irvine

Police officers and detectives attended the scene in Beaton Terrace, Irvine

Two arrested after man taken to hospital for injuries in Irvine assault

Campaigners demand justice for the family of Sheku Bayoh

Campaigners demand justice for the family of Sheku Bayoh

Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service

Police watchdog did not consider racist language in Sheku Bayoh death

The Post Officde (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill passed unopposed

The Post Officde (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill passed unopposed

The Post Office Scandal

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MSPs pass law to exonerate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters in Horizon scandal

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC provides legal advice to the Scottish Government, but is also the ministerial head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC provides legal advice to the Scottish Government, but is also the ministerial head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Dorothy Bain KC

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SNP set to split dual role of lord advocate in historic move

The ruling was handed down during a hearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on May 28

The ruling was handed down during a hearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on May 28

Scottish NHS board ordered to pay £70,000 after failures caused patient's death

Roz Adams was dismissed by Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) over her views on sex-realist beliefs

Roz Adams was dismissed by Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) over her views on sex-realist beliefs

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Dismissed Edinburgh rape centre worker wins tribunal case over gender beliefs

The remains of buried individuals under Scottish churches could be prevented from resting in peace due to the sale of Scottish kirks

The remains of buried individuals under Scottish churches could be prevented from resting in peace due to the sale of Scottish kirks

Church of Scotland

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Concerns over buried remains of key Act of Union figures amid sale of Scottish kirks

Andrew Tickell explains the legal implications of the viral clip

Andrew Tickell explains the legal implications of the viral clip

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I teach media law – here's my take on The National 'arrest threat' video

Police Scotland are facing questions after the incident with a National journalist

Police Scotland are facing questions after the incident with a National journalist

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In full: Chief Constable faces questions after journalist threatened with arrest

Generic photograph of a Post Office sign

Generic photograph of a Post Office sign

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Emergency bill to exonerate Scottish Post Office scandal victims introduced

Harris Macdonell died after being placed in a locked psychiatric ward for adults

Harris Macdonell died after being placed in a locked psychiatric ward for adults

Fatal Accident Inquiry to be held into death of Scots teen on psychiatric ward

The poll found that two thirds of people believe the Scottish Government should introduce a total limit on the amount of land one person or business can own

The poll found that two thirds of people believe the Scottish Government should introduce a total limit on the amount of land one person or business can own

Highlands & Islands

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'Strong support' for ambitious reform to Scottish land ownership laws, says poll

There is currently no distinct charge that can be brought in recognition of the pregnancy loss

There is currently no distinct charge that can be brought in recognition of the pregnancy loss

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MSPs should act now to punish abusers who cause pregnancy loss

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Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

MP Mark Menzies has been suspended and lost the whip

MP Mark Menzies has been suspended and lost the whip

Conservative Party

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Police reviewing claims against suspended Tory MP Mark Menzies

Kate Wallace is the chief executive of Victim Support Scotland

Kate Wallace is the chief executive of Victim Support Scotland

Children's Hearings Scotland

Leading Scottish charity says children’s justice bill must be amended

Rishi Sunak (left) and Keir Starmer

Rishi Sunak (left) and Keir Starmer

General Election 2024

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UK TV broadcaster 'considering' showing political adverts due to legal loophole

Douglas Ross and the Scottish Tories have been persistent critics of the legislation

Douglas Ross and the Scottish Tories have been persistent critics of the legislation

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Scottish Tories to force Hate Crime Act repeal vote with plea to Labour and LibDems

A fatal accident inquiry into Peter Tobin's death will be held

A fatal accident inquiry into Peter Tobin's death will be held

Fatal accident inquiry into death of Scottish serial killer Peter Tobin lodged

Professor Elisa Morgera is the only UN special rapporteur based in Scotland

Professor Elisa Morgera is the only UN special rapporteur based in Scotland

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Law professor named UN's only Scotland-based special rapporteur

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

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Most Scots want Hate Crime Act scrapped, new poll finds

Nicky Campbell gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Nicky Campbell gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Inquiry should recommend support for abuse survivors, says Nicky Campbell

File photograph of Police Scotland officers

File photograph of Police Scotland officers

Glasgow University

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Top law professor blames Police Scotland for hate crime misinformation

Pro-Palestine protesters marched through London

Pro-Palestine protesters marched through London

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10 arrests at Palestine march to the Home Office