Upskirting: A quick guide to the new law
Upskirting becomes a specific criminal offence in England and Wales on Friday following a high-profile campaign.
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Abuse survivor demands reform to convict more sex offenders
A group set up to support survivors of sexual abuse has launched a campaign to reform the need for corroboration in Scots law.
Allotment issue ‘mishandled’ – leading to man barricading himself in shed overnight
A local allotment’s ruling body has closed ranks amid accusations of mishandling a tenant’s appeal against his ban on attending meetings.
Call for ministers to review test of ‘undue leniency’
Calls have been made for the Scottish Law Commission to review the test of undue leniency.
Details of allegations against Sir Philip Green revealed
Sir Philip Green allegedly groped a female executive, paying her more than £1 million to stay quiet, and mocked a male employee’s dreadlocks, the Daily Telegraph reported after the businessman dropped legal action against the newspaper.
Details of allegations against Sir Philip Green set to be revealed
Details of allegations against Sir Philip Green are set to be revealed after his legal action against The Daily Telegraph was formally brought to an end at the High Court.
Sir Philip Green’s case against the Telegraph formally ended at High Court
Sir Philip Green’s legal action against the Daily Telegraph has been formally brought to an end by a High Court judge.
Public views sought on regulation of fireworks in Scotland
Views are being sought over the regulation of fireworks in Scotland, including whether to ban their sale to the public.
Ten of the oddest things left in wills
Wills are difficult documents for all concerned and, when their contents are revealed, they can contain a few surprises.
Sir Philip Green seeking damages over being named in Parliament
Topshop owner Sir Philip Green is seeking damages over being named in Parliament as the businessman behind an injunction against the Daily Telegraph.
Tayside transport group backs UK bid to tackle dangerous cycling
Transport officials in Tayside have backed UK Government proposals to prosecute cyclists who injure or kill other road users.
Fortnite: Is it possible to sue for a dance move?
Alfonso Ribeiro and Backpack Kid are the latest names understood to be suing Fortnite for using dance moves they claim to have created.
Templeton Woods victim Linda to demand law change in meeting with Justice Secretary
Linda McDonald wants answers – and she wants the law changed to ensure that what happened to her cannot happen to anyone else.
YouTube issues pop-up warning users about EU copyright proposal
YouTube has intensified its opposition against changes to copyright law across the EU that could change what people are allowed to share online.
Fire crews called to Dundee Law after shed set alight
Dundee’s firefighters were called to a spate of incidents on Bonfire Night.
European Parliament votes in favour of copyright law reforms
The way music, memes and news articles are shared online could be affected by a controversial vote in the European Parliament to overhaul copyright law.
US law students visit Dundee court ‘to see how things are done in Scotland’
A group of American law students visited Dundee Sheriff Court to study how justice is delivered in Scotland.
What major changes to copyright law could mean for your online activities
MEPs are to decide whether to continue with a new EU copyright law which would affect content shared online.
Line of 15 cars damaged overnight by vandals in Dundee
Police Scotland is appealing for information about a series of vandalisms to cars in Dundee.
Dundee solicitor in call for new laws to protect cyclists
A top Dundee solicitor has called for new laws to protect cyclists.