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Two Scots lawyers honoured in New Year list
30th December 2023
Knighthood for Alexander McCall Smith; MBE for Colin Liddell
Consultation explores support for learning disabilities
Views sought ahead of Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill
Four appointed to Sheriff Appeal Court
22nd December 2023|careers
Lord President names four to serve from 15 January 2024
Ministers will not appeal s 35 ruling, nor withdraw bill
Scottish Government waiting for future UK Government to discuss progress
MSP committee majority backs Visitor Levy Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles of visitor levy plans
Trusts and Succession Bill passes final stage
Unanimous support for measure to modernise trust law
October Scots house prices remain stable year-on-year
20th December 2023|property (non-commercial)
Registers' figures show 0.2% average rise over 12 months
Jury trials to return to the islands in spring
Assurances received from GEOAmey over future performance
Too many Commissioners? MSPs to investigate
19th December 2023|government-administration
Holyrood committee to examine need for more coherent and strategic approach
Kenneth Norrie to retire from Strathclyde University
18th December 2023|careers
Family law expert appointed Professor Emeritus as he steps down
SCTS revises criminal case backlog predictions
Summary cases now to be cleared in 2024-25, and High Court in 2025
OPG professional guardians training now offered online
Remote version launched of mandatory course for eligible firms
MSPs seek views on proposed Scottish aggregates tax
Stage 1 scrutiny begins for proposed tax and Revenue Scotland changes
SLCC report shows complaints back near pre-Covid levels
13th December 2023|professional regulation
Annual report for 2022-23 reveals rise in number received
Secretary of State's GRR Bill s 35 order lawful: judge
11th December 2023|government-administration
Scottish Ministers' challenge to use of blocking power rejected
Penalties for new parking offences in force from Monday
8th December 2023
Parking on pavements, double parking and dropped footway parking penalised
Restricted UNCRC Bill approved by Holyrood
MSPs pass version as amended following Supreme Court ruling
Judicial factors reform comes before Holyrood
6th December 2023|trusts-asset management
Bill introduced to enact most of the Scottish Law Commission's 2013 report
Thorntons hires Inverness team to set up new office
Two partners lead 10 joining from Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
Collaborative effort sees pro bono guide launched
5th December 2023|law society of scotland
Faculty, Society and JustRight Scotland combine to produce directory
Academics and practitioners to take Strathclyde chairs
5th December 2023|careers
Appointments include Lynda Towers and Paul Cackette as visiting professors
Edinburgh’s short term lets policy still unlawful
Judge holds requirement for planning permission not retrospective
IBA revises Business and Human Rights guidance
Guidance for lawyers updated in line with UN General Principles
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