Category Archives: Supreme Court

Devolution in the UK

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Iain Nisbet

I have just sent off my submission to the Commons Select Committee on Political and Constitutional Reform in response to their inquiry on the future of devolution in the United Kingdom, in the light of the referendum result. The Committee’s … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court rejects AXA appeal

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgement in the case of AXA Insurance v. Lord Advocate, in which insurance giants and bad losers AXA sought to strike down the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 on the basis that … Continue reading →

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SCOLAG Education Law Update

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

This month’s SCOLAG Legal Journal features the six monthly Education Law Update (2011 SCOLAG 47).  It includes summaries of the following cases: A v. Essex County Council [2010] UKSC 33 KP v. Herfordshire County Council [2010] UKUT 233 (AAC) NG-I … Continue reading →

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Tweeting from UK Supreme Court? No probs!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

The Supreme Court has today published guidance on its practice relating to the use of “live text based communications” (e.g. twitter), in the context of ongoing public and professional debate on the issue. Because cases before the Supreme Court do … Continue reading →

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Lord Lovecraft of Arkham

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Surprisingly, many Court of Session and Supreme Court judges write like horror author, HP Lovecraft. Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Supreme Court(s)?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Iain Nisbet

Professor Neil Walker of the University of Edinburgh today (22 Jan 2010) published his report to the Scottish Government on the position of the new (UK) Supreme Court within the context of the current constitutional settlement (in Scotland). Continue reading →

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