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Author Archives: Iain Nisbet
Hot air weaponry
More marginalia from the Scotland Bill. Section 11 would give the Scottish Parliament legislative competence in relation to air weapons. Specifically, it would give Ministers the power to require a licence to use an airgun or even to prohibit them … Continue reading
Scot of the Antarctic
There has been much commentary this week on the new Scotland Bill. Many have concentrated on the new tax raising arrangements and new legislative competences proposed for the Scottish Parliament. But it’s not all one way traffic… I wish to … Continue reading
The end of the End of Life Assistance Bill?
First, in the interests of full disclosure, I am a Christian and that inevitably influences my views on the following. There is a comments section below where you can post any measured response you may have on this issue… Margo … Continue reading
An apostrophe astray?
I am pleased to be able to let you know that my latest Journal website review is ready for your consumption. It is titled “New look for the young” and is all about the new website of the Scottish Young … Continue reading
Posted in Journal Website Reviews
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As much as possible
During the last Holyrood elections, my colleague and I paid a visit to a candidate, who is now in a position of some responsibility and influence. We asked the candidate what his/her position was on law centres. The answer was: … Continue reading
The Left Wing
It’s been a while since I blogged on Tommy Sheridan’s perjury trial. However it occurred to me that one of the consequences of representing himself was that it brought him face to face with his accusers. This obviously paid dividends … Continue reading
Let us learn from the lips of death …
A brief note to let you know that my latest yell.com post is online. Bearing the title “Do not speak ill of the dead.” it reports on a forthcoming Scottish Government consultation which will discuss whether the law of … Continue reading
Bring back the belt!
An old chestnut, perhaps, but one which does have a habit of returning with unerring regularity. The Herald reports that UKIP Scotland are calling for a return of corporal punishment to our schools, in an attempt to restore discipline and … Continue reading
Posted in Child Law, Education Law, Human Rights, News, Politics
Tagged Corporal punishment, European Court of Human Rights, House of Lords
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Three lawyers’ tongues
It being All Hallow’s Eve, I was reminded by this post on Lallands Peat Worrier‘s blog about a line in Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter of some relevance to the legal profession. Tam is peering into the haunted Alloway Kirk … Continue reading
Posted in Blawgs, Just for Fun
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Chambers 2011
Another “Look at me, look at me!” moment I’m afraid. This year’s Chambers directory is out and features Govan Law Centre again. Chambers 2011 says, in the Education: Individuals: London & UK-wide section: Iain Nisbet of Govan Law Centre in Scotland has … Continue reading
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