Thorley Stephenson Solicitors Edinburgh Blog

The sentencing of young people in Scotland continually sparks a high level of controversy within Scots law. Whilst the severity of the offence is a major consideration in sentencing, the courts need to balance what is best for the individual and public safety. Along with this, there must be a focus on promoting the rehabilitation of the young person. To help courts with this decision, the Scottish Sentencing Council has finalised new guidelines for the sentencing of young people. This article answers common concerns with the new guidelines. 

Adopting your stepchild can give them greater emotional and legal security. Our guide - Adopting a Stepchild: Where to Begin - explains how to gain parental rights and responsibilities to bring greater closeness to your family. 

In recent years, electric scooters (e-scooters) have surged in popularity and are now widely available to purchase, including from major retailers. However, there is considerable confusion around the legality of e-scooters in Scotland and the law on their use is far more restrictive than most private owners realise. Nevertheless, e-scooters continue to be used extensively and injuries related to them are on the rise. In particular, pedestrians are vulnerable to severe hurt should a collision occur, with some injuries even proving fatal.

If you're a parent, the thought of your child being injured in an accident as a result of someone else's negligence doesn't bear thinking about. Unfortunately, children can be injured in accidents just like adults. But what do you do when it happens, and it isn't their fault? Many parents are unaware that they can pursue a personal injury claim on their child's behalf and that the claiming procedure is very similar to that of an adult.

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