The First Division of the Inner House of the Court of Session has issued its judgment in the case Dr Karen Duncan against the Lord Advocate. The court’s judgment was delivered by the Lord President, Lord Pentland. https://t.co/8uebp7vWz4

At the High Court in Stirling, Lord Mulholland imposed a sentence of life imprisonment on David Livingstone for the murder of Gordon Stirling. The offender must spend a minimum period of 19 years in prison before he can apply for parole. https://t.co/5go5tcQKyM

The Council has published a response to its public consultation on draft sentencing guidelines for rape offences. The public consultation is a significant part of the guideline development process, gathering views from a range of people. Full report 👉 https://t.co/10pi9SzGZ5

At the High Court in Glasgow today, Lord Arthurson sentenced Alfie McCann to an extended sentence after the offender pled guilty to abduction and assault to injury. The custodial part was set at 8 years, while the extension period was set at 2 years.

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lady Poole sentenced James Dorans to an extended sentence after he was convicted of multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of children. The custodial term was set at 10 years, with a 3 year extension period.

At the High Court in Edinburgh today, Lady Carmichael sentenced Steven Allan to 4 years' imprisonment after he was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving. Allan was also disqualified from driving for a period of 7 years.

The Opening of the Legal Year ceremony took place in Edinburgh this morning. Speaking at the occasion, the Lord President, Lord Pentland, highlighted the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law. Read more: https://t.co/QHKnMzSJFR

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Taking part in @DoorsOpenDays this weekend are Glasgow High Court, Glasgow Sheriff Court and the Inverness Justice Centre. More information is available on the SCTS website https://t.co/Z8llWtb2UF

Next week marks the Opening of the Legal Year, with Lord Pentland presiding over the annual ceremony for the first time since being appointed as Lord President. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the SCTS website from 10am on Monday, 22 September: https://t.co/wGbRUCCDg0

Sheriff Brian Cameron has issued his determination following a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Sonny Campbell and Cailyn Newlands, who died while receiving treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. A summary is available here:

Next week marks the Opening of the Legal Year, with Lord Pentland presiding over the annual ceremony for the first time since being appointed as Lord President. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the SCTS website from 10am on Monday, 22 September: https://t.co/wGbRUCCDg0

At the High Court in Glasgow, Lord Fairley sentenced Raymond Platt, Craig Colquhoun, Robert Park & Joseph McCulloch to life imprisonment for their parts in the murder of Anthony Ferns.

At Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Sheriff Iain Nicol sentenced David Appleby to 5 years' imprisonment after the offender was convicted of 10 charges involving the abuse of former partners.

Sheriff Linda Nicolson has issued her determination following a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Robyn Goldie, age 13, who died at home after suffering a severe infection. Read the determination summary here:

Some courts will be closed for Monday public holidays during September. Arrangements for custody courts are detailed in the link below: https://t.co/MQBCaRUiYW

@DoorsOpenDays starts this weekend. Paisley and Aberdeen Sheriff Courts will be taking part on Saturday 6 September. Join Sheriff Court staff for an informative tour around the historic court buildings. https://t.co/Z8llWtb2UF

Eleven new King's Counsel and three new Honorary King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King. https://t.co/mXaWhAYU0D

Rt Hon Lady Carmichael has been appointed President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal by HM The King. Lady Carmichael will take up the post as President on 1 November 2025. https://t.co/Q6KrmPbMT0

Today marks the launch of livestreaming in the Criminal Appeal Court. Watch the first case (AT v HM Advocate) live from Court 2 in Parliament House, Edinburgh, from 10.30am: https://t.co/megtpbszc3

The Criminal Appeal Court is to become the first criminal court in Scotland with a regular livestreaming service, allowing hearings to be viewed online by the public. The livestreaming service will launch on 29 August. Find out more: https://t.co/ijyNAUPZuL