Scottish Sentencing Council publishes report on challenges of comparing sentencing across jurisdictions
The Scottish Sentencing Council has today published a new research report reviewing the challenges of comparing sentencing...
CATCH UP : Hey Legal Social
This month’s Hey Legal social live streamed on YouTube and Twitter on 10 May. In...
New President and Vice-President of the Sheriff Appeal Court appointed
Following the upcoming retirements of Sheriff Principal Mhairi Stephen and Sheriff Principal Duncan Murray, the...
Tonight: Beyond the Basics- Appearing in Court for the First Time
Join us tonight live on the the Hey Legal YouTube Channel and on Twitter as...
GBA Statement Explaining Court Appointments Decision
Solicitors across Scotland are now refusing to accept appointments to represent accused individual’s interests in...
SCTS response to the latest public health advice
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament on 30 March, the First Minister announced that...
Law Society of Scotland critical of lack of progress in resolving legal aid crisis as England and Wales see funding boost
Responding to the UK Government Ministry of Justice proposals for £135m additional funding per year for...
Ashley Edwards QC named as principal Crown counsel
The Lord Advocate has appointed Ashley Edwards QC to be principal Crown counsel and lead...
Lady Dorrian interview – preview now available
Our interview with Lady Dorrian is now available on the Scottish Criminal Law Channel. Lady...
Lady Dorrian Interview: Available 17th January
We are pleased to share that we will be releasing an interview with Lady Dorrian...