SCOTLAND’S new second top judge has been appointed following a “long and distinguished” legal career. The Rt Hon Lord Beckett will succeed the Rt Hon Lady Dorrian, who was the first woman appointed to ...

The warning comes after Scotland’s two most senior judges raised fears that a lack of defence layers will exacerbate the delays in the courts system. The head of Scotland’s judiciary ...

SCOTLAND’s top judge has defied the family of tragic Emma Caldwell by insisting the public inquiry into the scandal-hit murder probe must NOT be led by someone from outside Scotland. Lord ...

Scotland's top judge has suggested there has been a "hold up" to Operation Branchform. The police probe into the SNP's finances was launched in 2021. The investigation is looking £600,000 of ...

‘Instant justice’ is not possible, says Lord Carloway, but admits he does not know reasons for the Operation Branchform hold-up Scotland’s most senior judge has said it appears there is a ...

Scotland's top two judges have voiced serious concern about the future of the country's legal system as they prepare to retire. The head of the judiciary, the Lord President Lord Carloway ...

However, the leading judges warned a lack of criminal defence lawyers will worsen delays in bringing cases to trial. Lord Carloway also told journalists he believes Scotland's prison system ...

A judge has ruled that waste management company Biffa can proceed with suing the Scottish Government for about £160 million following the collapse of the deposit return scheme (DRS). Lawyers ...