Campaign group loses legal fight against home abortion
An anti-abortion group has lost its legal challenge against the Scottish Government’s decision to allow women to take abortion pills at home.
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Asylum seeker to appeal against eviction ruling
An asylum seeker is to appeal after a judge ruled against her in a lock-change row.
Judge rules against asylum seekers in lock change row
A judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought by asylum seekers at the centre of an eviction row in Glasgow.
Allowing abortions at home ‘fundamentally flawed’, judges told
The Scottish Government’s decision to allow women to take abortion pills at home is fundamentally flawed because it is not consistent with legislation, a lawyer representing an anti-abortion group has told a court.
Campaigners return to court over home abortion pills
An anti-abortion group that lost its legal challenge against a Scottish Government move to allow women to take abortion pills at home is to return to court.
Scottish Government admits Alex Salmond inquiry flaws
The Scottish Government acted unlawfully regarding sexual harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled.
Aberdeen businessman settles case with law firm after bid to sue for £160m over advice
An Aberdeen businessman who sued one of Scotland’s largest law firms for £160 million has settled his claim for a “significant” sum.
Judge throws out North-east rapist’s claim that council breached his rights
A RAPIST who claimed that Aberdeen City Council breached his right to rehabilitation had his case against the authority thrown out.
Appeal for 170 extra North-east homes rejected
AN APPEAL to build an extra 170 homes at a North-east site has been thrown out after a hearing at the Court of Session.