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Defamation, Home Secretary’s comments and action in the courts 

June 26, 2023

– Zia Akhtar Grays Inn. – Suella Braverman’s remarks about ‘Pakistani men’ need examination against the law of defamation and the defence of Parliamentary privilege.  Abstract In an interview on Sky television on 3 April 2023 the UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman stated that “Pakistan-origin men” were responsible for “grooming white English girls” who were […]

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The End of Early Release for Prisoners in Scotland – A Fairer Administration of Justice?

February 14, 2015

Long-term prisoners in Scotland will no longer be up for automatic early release after serving two thirds of their sentence. First minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the change to the current criminal justice system for automatic early release of all prisoners serving more than four years. It was stated that where a parole board deemed it […]

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Greater Number of Scottish Court Cases To be Filmed – Will this be beneficial?

January 30, 2015

New proposals outlined by Lord President, Lord Gill mean that filming of some court cases for TV could now be permitted. Lord Gill, Scotland’s most senior judge has stated he will issue guidance on the televising of court proceedings and that any approved filing will be “subject to robust, clear and comprehensive guidelines”. Lord Gill […]

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Corroboration’s Fate

February 5, 2013

Scottish legal dissertation regarding the fate of corroboration under Scots Law. If you’d like your law dissertation published, contact us here. Corroboration in Scots law is a rule which remains a fundamental element in the conviction of a charge[ref] Fiona Raitt, Evidence: Principles, Policy and Practice (4th revised edn, W Green 2008) 8-01.[/ref]. Conversely, following […]

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867 criminal cases not able to proceed because of Cadder

February 9, 2011

As reported by the Journal Online on Wednesday 9 February 2011, a total of 867 prosecutions have not be able to proceed as a direct result of the Cadder v HMA ruling last year, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has announced.

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Cadder Goes Forth | Emergency Amendments to Scots Criminal Law

October 27, 2010

The Law Society’s response appears to be a welcome pragmatic and practical one. The principle of proportionality is rooted in the human rights legislation within the ECHR and, thus, in the Human Rights Act 1998. Yes, we have to change, but let’s not go overboard.

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