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MSP Liam McArthur says Scotland’s proposed assisted dying bill would include the “most heavily safeguarded” framework, as MSPs debate hundreds of amendments ahead of a final vote. #Scotland #AssistedDying #ScottishParliament

Inksters backs the ABS Scotland Group as a founding member, supporting efforts to introduce Alternative Business Structures in Scotland. #LegalServices #Scotland #ABS buff.ly/l8tPioC

⚖️ For Women Scotland is challenging Scottish Government prison guidance on transgender prisoners, arguing women’s rights are being overlooked. The case will be heard at the Court of Session on Feb 3. #Scotland #HumanRights #Prisons

🚨 Appeals court backs Trump on D.C. Guard deployment A federal panel says Trump can keep National Guard troops in Washington, citing the city’s federal status. The 3-0 ruling pauses a prior order that found the deployment unlawful. #NationalGuard #Trump #DC #CourtRuling

🇬🇧 Britain and 26 other Council of Europe members are pushing for ECHR reforms to make deporting foreign criminals easier, calling for changes to Article 8. Leaders say the current system is outdated for today’s migration realities. #ECHR #UKPolitics #MigrationPolicy

⚠️ Scotland’s top prosecutor warns the Supreme Court’s ruling easing limits on jurors hearing about a rape victim’s past could cause renewed “alarm and distress” for survivors. Advocates say safeguards must be protected. #Justice #SexualViolence #VictimsRights

⚠️ AI firms’ safety practices fall “far short” of global standards, says the Future of Life Institute. Max Tegmark warns US companies face less regulation than restaurants while lobbying against binding rules. #AISafety #AIRegulation #TechPolicy

UK to begin deporting Channel migrants under new treaty with France. ~50 per week expected, rising to 800 by year-end. Starmer: "If you come here illegally… you will face being sent back to France." Deal includes family reunification provisions. #Migration #UKFrance #AsylumPoli

⚖️ Victims of serious crimes in Scotland now wait over 1,000 days for a High Court verdict — nearly double pre-Covid times. Critics blame SNP for failing to tackle court backlogs. Govt cites £201m recovery funding. #JusticeDelayed #Scotland #CourtBacklogs #SNP

🚗💥 A Melrose woman has been banned for a year & fined £900 after crashing her husband's £160k Ferrari while over twice the drink-drive limit. Claire Taddei, 47, told the court it was a "silly" decision to help a drunk friend. #DrinkDriving #Ferrari #ScotlandNews

🚨 Former Met detective Peter Bleksley slams Police Scotland over the unsolved 2004 murder of banker Alistair Wilson. Claims he knows the killer and urges action. Taking findings on a 106-date UK tour. #AlistairWilson #Nairn #PoliceScotland #TrueCrime #Justice

🎭 Comic Susan Riddell charged with terror offence after van incident at Edinburgh defence factory. Two others also accused; protests erupt outside court. #Edinburgh #TerrorCharges #SusanRiddell #Leonardo #ScotlandNews

⚖️ Litigation jobs are booming! With 1,861 openings and economic uncertainty on the rise, firms are betting big on “recession-proof” courtroom work. Corporate law? Not so hot. #Litigation #LegalJobs #LawCareers #RecessionProof #LegalIndustry #BloombergLaw

📊 Top law firms are turning to data analytics & AI to boost efficiency and client service. In 2025, “If you're not using data, you're not in the game.” #LegalTech #AI #LawFirms #DataDriven #FutureOfLaw #Productivity

⚠️ Sex crimes in Scotland hit their 2nd-highest level in 54 years, rising 3% to nearly 15,000 cases. Rape/attempted rape up 15%. 27% of incidents occurred online. Calls grow for justice reform & victim support. #Scotland #CrimeStats #Justice #SexualViolence #Cybercrime

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⚖️ AI may streamline courts, but it won’t replace judges. Experts stress that moral reasoning, complex fact-finding & face-to-face justice must stay human-led. Efficiency, yes — but not at the cost of humanity. #AIinLaw #Justice #LegalTech #Judiciary #Ethics

🚀 Denovo & First Scottish team up to streamline property searches in Scotland! New integration with Denovo’s CaseLoad boosts speed, accuracy & cuts admin work for legal pros. 🔍 A new standard in conveyancing efficiency. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/Rv1vvEg #LegalTech #Denovo

🏠 Scotland’s housing crisis is now a mental health crisis. Over 1 in 10 housing staff report daily/weekly calls from people with suicidal thoughts over housing. 📢 Urgent action & resources are needed—now. #HousingCrisis #MentalHealth #Scotland #Homelessness #SocialHousing

🍼 Scotland needs Safe Baby Courts now. NSPCC’s Joanne Smith urges urgent reform of the Children’s Hearings system to protect infants from trauma & delays. Let’s put babies’ rights at the heart of care reform. 🗞️ Via The Herald #SafeBabyCourts #ChildWelfare #CareBill #Scotland