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Law Society Seeks to Ensure Adequate Access to Justice Through Legal Aid
The Law Society of Scotland has produced a video which highlights the significance of legal aid in ensuring adequate access to justice in Scotland. Research indicates that the public strongly supports legal aid, with an Ipsos Mori survey indicating that 81% of the public agree that legal aid is worth… Read more ...More Witnesses to Give Recorded Evidence as Part of Scottish Court Reform
More witnesses in Scotland will be permitted to give evidence electronically allowing them to avoid attending court. The move is part of what is being seen as a radical shake-up of the Scottish legal system. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), have recently published a report which calls for… Read more ...Beltrami & Co wins Criminal Law Award
Beltrami & Co are very pleased to announce the acquisiton of a 2016 award win. M&A Today awarded us Law Firm of the Year for Criminal Law in Scotland. M&A take votes from over 163 countries globally and the awards recognise dedication to excellence on a global basis. Read more ...Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Scotland Award
We are delighted to announce that Beltrami & Co has been chosen as the winner of the 2016 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award: Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Scotland. Read more ...Sex Offences Account for Two Thirds of High Court Cases
New figures from prosecutors have revealed that two-thirds of all High Court cases involve sexual offences. The news comes following criminal statistics that showed that although crime in Scotland was down overall, the number of sexual assaults was up. Crime figures in Scotland showed that there was a 5% increase… Read more ...Lord Janner Makes First Court Appearance
Lord Janner has made his first court appearance following charges of historical sexual abuse and 22 abuse allegations against nine young boys. The suspended peer, Greville Janner faces a string of allegations that go back to the 1960s, however, the case has gained substantial media attention, not just due to… Read more ...Edward Heath Latest to be Accused of Child Abuse Claims
At least five police forces have conducting investigations into accusations of child abuse against former Prime Minister Edward Heath. The Conservative peer, who passed away in 2005, has been accused of multiple accounts of molesting young children and claims of historical sex abuse. The Met, Wiltshire, Kent and Jersey and… Read more ...Police Consider Limited Inquiry into Edward Heath Abuse Claims
Police are debating whether a limited inquiry into the Edward Heath abuse claims would be worthwhile instead of conducting a more lengthy and costly full inquiry. It is believed that such an investigation could lead to a quicker conclusion for the victims as well as save a considerable amount from… Read more ...Beltrami & Co Nominated for Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland 2015
We are delighted to announce that Beltrami & Co have been nominated for ‘Criminal Law Firm of the Year’ at the Law Awards of Scotland 2015. The Law Awards of Scotland 2015 black tie dinner will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on Thursday September 3rd, where… Read more ...