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Category Archives: Politics
Some thoughts on the House of Lords
Could changes to the House of Lords threaten the Commons’ legislative supremacy? Continue reading
Paul McBride QC – Absurd Election Broadcast
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
Posted in Criminal Law, Faculty of Advocates, Politics
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Illegal campaigning hits Scotland
A fascinating article in the Scotsman on election law. Believe it or not, but the amounts which can be spent on campaigning are tightly controlled (much more so than in other countries). However, notwithstanding these rules, we have already received … Continue reading
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More Socialist Defamation Litigation
Frances Curran, former MSP and ex-colleague of Tommy Sheridan, has been unsucessful in a defamation claim against the Daily Record. Continue reading
Posted in Court of Session, Defamation, News, Politics
Tagged Daily Record, Tommy Sheridan
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Vote Lib Dem get Tory?
Absolvitor isn’t really a political blog, but the election’s coming up, so we’ll probably stray a little from time to time. Up front, I’m a member of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and have been since I helped my friend Ian … Continue reading
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One Referendum or Two?
How many referendums (referenda?) would be required to effect Scotland’s independence? Continue reading
