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16 July 2026

Scottish Government Proposes Raising Minimum Marriage Age to 18

The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum marriage age to 18 to enhance protections for young people.

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15 July 2026

Scottish Legal Aid Fees Set to Increase by 13% This September

Scottish legal aid fees will rise by 13% in September 2026, enhancing support for solicitors and access to justice.

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14 July 2026

Landmark Scottish Ruling Recognises Link Between Domestic Abuse and Suicide

A Scottish court's recent decision to convict an abuser for his wife's suicide sets a new precedent in domestic abuse cases.

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13 July 2026

Scottish Legal Aid Fees to Increase by 13% This September

Scottish legal aid solicitors will see a 13% fee increase from September 2026, improving support for legal professionals and access to justice.

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12 July 2026

Scottish Government Proposes Raising Minimum Marriage Age to 18

The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum marriage age to 18 to protect young people.

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11 July 2026

Scottish Government Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Rights of Unmarried Cohabiting Couples

The Scottish Government is consulting on reforms to enhance financial rights for unmarried cohabiting couples, aiming to modernize family law and provide better protection.

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10 July 2026

New Scottish Law Empowers Domestic Abuse Victims to Stay in Their Homes

A new Scottish law enables domestic abuse victims to stay in their homes by transferring tenancies from abusers to victims.

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9 July 2026

Scottish Government Proposes Strengthening Support for Kinship Carers

Proposed amendments to the Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill aim to provide kinship carers with legal rights to comprehensive support assessments.

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8 July 2026

Landmark Scottish Ruling Links Domestic Abuse to Victim Suicide

A Scottish court's recent conviction of a domestic abuser for his wife's suicide sets a legal precedent, recognizing the severe impact of emotional abuse.

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