5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (321+ words) Oz (London) No. 33, February 1971. Cover image by Norman Lindsay. In part one of a retrospective on a notorious obscenity trial, sparked by a subversive depiction of Rupert Bear in the counter-cultural magazine Oz, Ronnie Clancy KC looks at how the…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (449+ words) The EU tobacco control framework is to be overhauled after an evaluation highlighted growing challenges linked to the rapid emergence of novel tobacco and nicotine products, particularly among young people. The European Commission last week published the evaluation report, which…...

5+ hour, 13+ min ago  (205+ words) Thorntons has become the Scottish member of Multilaw, one of the world's foremost networks of independent commercial law firms, operating across more than 100 countries and spanning every major business jurisdiction. Lesley Larg, managing partner, Thorntons, said: "Joining Multilaw is a…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (139+ words) Donald Trump's threat to wipe out "a whole civilisation" may amount to a "threat to commit genocide", the head of Amnesty International has said. The US and Iran last agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, brokered by Pakistan…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (170+ words) Scottish Legal News Inaugural lecture of Professor Kasey Mc Call-Smith Credit: Edinburgh Law School Edinburgh Law School's Professor Kasey Mc Call-Smith is to deliver her inaugural lecture in June. Professor Mc Call-Smith, who holds the chair of international law and…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (370+ words) Robert Pownall with his Ganifesto A man dressed in a giant bird costume is officially in the running to become an MSP. Robert Pownall " founder of wildlife advocacy organisation Protect the Wild " has announced he is standing as a candidate…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (510+ words) Pictured: Lindsays' rural team Lindsays has made three appointments to its rural team. Linda Tinson, Lorna Mc Kay and Sarah Taylor join the firm as a consultant, partner and director respectively. The trio have worked together for many years, the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (722+ words) Scottish Legal News Sheriff Appeal Court refuses appeal against decision not to vary non-harassment order in respect of abuser's partner's children The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused an appeal against the refusal of an amendment to of a 5-year Non-Harassment…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (353+ words) Prisoners would be sent to jails overseas under "common-sense" plans unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives. The proposals " contained in the party's manifesto, which is published today " would spell the end of the "reckless" early-release schemes introduced in response to prison…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (513+ words) A retiring sheriff has described his time on the bench as "extremely rewarding" as he prepares to step down from Dundee Sheriff Court after almost a decade. Sheriff John Rafferty will preside over his final court this month, bringing to…...