Category Archives: Criminal Law

Alcohol restrictions at Highland League clubs

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

New Scottish Highland Football League clubs are to be designated in law, imposing restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol. Continue reading →

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Paul McBride QC – Absurd Election Broadcast

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Saw a party election broadcast on behalf of the Conservative Party this evening which featured superstar criminal advocate Paul McBride QC. He was on there following his well publicised defection to the Tories, complaining that criminals often only serve half … Continue reading →

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Hermitage Academy Ice Cream Van Man

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

The former Head Teacher of Hermitage Academy, Donald Matheson, failed to appear at his disciplinary hearing before the General Teaching Council yesterday (9 March 2010). Continue reading →

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Prohibition Proposed

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Fergus Ewing MSP, Community Safety Minister has written to the UK Government suggesting a radical rethink of Britain’s drug laws. Continue reading →

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Robert Green Arrested

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

The Press and Journal have today reported the arrest of campaigner Robert Green on a charge of breach of the peace. He was on his way to distribute leaflets in Aberdeen to draw attention to the plight of Hollie Greig, … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen Dumbarton Rock?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

The High Court will sit in Dumbarton for the first time on 22nd February 2010. Continue reading →

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Was Anwar right all along?

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Don’t forget to check out the latest Yell.com blog post called “Miscarriage of justice in Scottish terror case”, which concerns the decision of the High Court of Justiciary sitting as an appeal court in the case of Mohammed Atif Siddique v. HM Advocate. Continue reading →

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High Court in the act

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Iain Nisbet

Tommy Sheridan’s perjury trial could last upwards of 60 days. Continue reading →

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Disabled Parking Law Passed

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Iain Nisbet

The Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Bill has been passed – meaning anyone using a designated spaces without a blue badge faces a fine of up to £60. The law is a private member’s bill by Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie. … Continue reading →

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Stunning Pensioner

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Iain Nisbet

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

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