Sexual victimisation and stalking
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has published statistics on adults’ experiences of sexual victimisation and stalking in Scotland. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Zero tolerance on drink driving over festive period
Members of the public and young people in particular are being urged to take a zero tolerance approach to drink-driving this festive season to help prevent devastating Christmas tragedies. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Criminal proceedings in Scotland
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has recently published data on criminal proceedings in Scotland during 2010-11. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Lord Advocate announces 62% rape conviction rate
The Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland, QC, has announced the first conviction rates for the new Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act, which came into force in December 2010. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
2011 festive drink drug driving campaign
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) has launched this year’s festive drink and drug driving campaign. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Parents break the speed limit on the school run
New research has revealed that one in four parents admit that they have broken the speed limit to get their children to school. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Tackling metal theft
The Scottish Government is taking serious steps to tackle the growing problem of metal theft, the Justice Secretary has announced. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Call for action to reduce young driver incidents
A recent survey of 8,110 young people by Brake and QBE Insurance, has revealed that more than half (56%) fear for their lives at times when a passenger with a young driver, and most (57%) have been endangered by risk-taking peers speeding or drink driving. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Blueprint to reform criminal law
A major review which offers a considered examination on the future of Scots law and practice following the UK Supreme Court’s Cadder ruling last year and the impact of recent legislation on criminal procedure has been published. Contacct McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Police fell foul of EU residency rules when seizing vehicle
An EU national working in Scotland, who took his case all the way to the High Court to have his conviction for driving an uninsured vehicle quashed, should receive an apology from Strathclyde Police for the unlawful seizure of his car, according to the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
