Category Archives: Edinburgh

Secret Tram Costs Dispute

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

I tread carefully into the murky waters that are the City of Edinburgh’s tram project disputes with this month’s Yell.com blog post: “Edinburgh tram project costs dispute“. It occurs to me that the resultant road works have so slowed the … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Supreme Court(s)?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by

Professor Neil Walker of the University of Edinburgh today (22 Jan 2010) published his report to the Scottish Government on the position of the new (UK) Supreme Court within the context of the current constitutional settlement (in Scotland). Continue reading →

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Stunning Pensioner

Posted on November 4, 2008 by

A man has been fined in Edinburgh Sheriff Court for importing an illegal stun gun. Continue reading →

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Aamer Anwar contempt decision imminent

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

A judgement in Aamer Anwar’s case is expected at 10am on Tuesday 1st July at the High Court in Edinburgh. Continue reading →

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Police in Contempt?

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

Sheridan and witnesses charged with perjury 18 February 2008 Aamer Anwar faces possible imprisonment for contempt of court because, in the words of Lord Carloway “He impugns the verdict of the jury”. At the same time, Tommy Sheridan, Rosemary Byrne, … Continue reading →

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