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Author Archives: Iain Nisbet
Holyrood 2016 – Manifestos on civil justice
Just time before the election for a quick review of the parties’ views on various topics related to civil justice – based on my own skim reading of the manifestos. First, some areas of agreement. Both Labour and SNP are … Continue reading
Burger vans and trading bans
According to the Scotsman (“Burger van owners claim ban infringes human rights”), a legal challenge has been launched against North Lanarkshire Council‘s policy which prohibits fast food vans from trading within a 250-metre radius of any of its schools. The … Continue reading
National Priorities in Education – what does the law say?
On Monday, I was fortunate to be in the audience while the First Minister gave a speech on education. In that speech, she set out “twin priorities of improving attainment for all children and tackling the attainment gap between children … Continue reading
Posted in Education Law, Gàidhlig, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament
Tagged Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland, Scottish Government
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Deus ex Lege (W.S. Gilbert and the law)
As you may know, I am a big fan of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. I am also a lawyer. Imagine how pleased I was then to discover an academic paper on W.S. Gilbert and both his view of … Continue reading
A Constitutional Convention?
The Lord Purvis of Tweed, otherwise known as Jeremy Purvis, was the MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale from 2003 to 2011. On Monday 1st June 2015, his Constitutional Convention Bill had its first reading in the House of Lords. … Continue reading
UPDATE: democracy arrives at the House of Lords
A brief update as to the franchise for the EU referendum. The franchise is based upon those eligible to vote in UK general elections – this is why EU citizens are not allowed to vote, even though they can vote … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, European Law
Tagged European Union, House of Lords, Referendum
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Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?
“Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?” That is the question proposed in Section 1(4) of the European Union Referendum Bill (HC Bill 2). The equivalent question in Welsh will also be posed for voters in … Continue reading
Referendum Franchise
So, we now know who gets to vote in the EU referendum. To summarise: 16 and 17 year olds do not get to take part; also, under 16s do not get to take part; EU citizens residing in the UK … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, European Law, News
Tagged Commonwealth, EU Referendum, European Union
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Voting Systems – a comparison of Eurovision and the Council of the European Union
Voting in the Eurovision final In all participating countries, the televoting and jury voting result in two ranked lists of all songs; Televoters can vote via the official app, telephone and/or SMS. The voting window opens after the last song … Continue reading
In/Out Referendum on Eurovision in 2016?
Lord Graham of Norton raised the prospect of an early referendum on Eurovision membership as he launched a diplomatic whirlwind to renegotiate Britain’s place in the Song Contest. Speaking in Vienna, he said: “I want to make early progress. The … Continue reading
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