Accused persons’ journey times in Scotland’s criminal justice system have decreased over the last year, according to new statistics from Scotland’s chief statistician.
A former local authority employee who embezzled more than £1 million from Aberdeen City Council over a 17-year period has been imprisoned for four years.
Kennedys, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has reported record revenue of £384 million for financial year 2023/24 (FY24), a 17 per cent increase on the previous financial year and the tenth consecutive year of revenue growth.
Black Chambers has welcomed several new members. Richard Goddard KC, Paul Keenan, and Louis Bendle have joined the stable after calling to the bar last week.