scottishlegal.com
Lawyers in Glasgow have boycotted today's holiday custody court. Last year, the Lord President, Lord Carloway, confirmed that such courts would be convened on court holidays. The defence profession, however, was not consulted nor was it offered additional remuneration, in contrast to prosecutors and
about 4 years ago
scottishlegal.com
Lawyers in Glasgow have boycotted today's holiday custody court. Last year, the Lord President, Lord Carloway, confirmed that such courts would be convened on court holidays. The defence profession, however, was not consulted nor was it offered additional remuneration, in contrast to prosecutors and
about 4 years ago
scottishlegal.com
The ‘not proven’ verdict is to be abolished, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced in her programme for government. The verdict, one of acquittal, will leave Scots law with a two-verdict system of ‘guilty’ and ‘not guilty’.
about 3 years ago