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Category Archives: Criminal Law
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
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
Tommy Sheridan, the story so far …
In case you haven’t been following the Sheridan case closely, here is a summary of the evidence so far… Sundry Witness: “You are a liar.” Sheridan: “No, you are.” Sundry Witness: “No, you’re a liar for saying I’m a liar.” … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, Defamation, News
Tagged High Court of Justiciary, Perjury, Tommy Sheridan
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Sex, lies and pantomime
There may still be 80 days until Christmas, but it’s pantomime season already as the Tommy Sheridan perjury trial kicked off on Monday 4 October. Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, Defamation, Glasgow, Legal Aid, News
Tagged damages, High Court of Justiciary, Legal aid, Perjury, Tommy Sheridan
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Flying the flag for Scotland
The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland may be known to you and me as “The Lion Rampant” but it has been the banner of the Kings of Scotland for centuries. Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, From the Archives, Scottish Government
Tagged Court of the Lord Lyon, Heraldry
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Please do not Google bomb this …
I note, merely in passing, that if one types the search terms ‘paul mcbride qc’ into Google, the fourth website returned is my article “Paul McBride QC – Absurd Election Broadcast”. Continue reading
Posted in Blawgs, Criminal Law, Faculty of Advocates, Just for Fun, Politics
Tagged Google, Paul McBride QC
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Search term concern
NB – this site does not sell stun guns (online or otherwise). Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, Just for Fun
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Come, one and all, undaunted men in blue …
My latest Yell.com blog entry is all about the common law crime of breach of the peace. Continue reading
Devices to deter drug drivers?
My latest post on the Yell.com solicitors’ blog is now available. It’s called: “Devices to detect drug driving”. Continue reading