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Sharia Law on Westlaw

Westlaw Business and the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) have announced their agreement to provide global business law professionals with IFSB’s unique direction on Sharia law within the Westlaw Business Islamic Finance Centre. The IFSB is an international standard-setting organization … Continue reading

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House of Lords challenged on assisted suicide case

Breaking news from the Christian Legal Centre: Alison Davis is seeking to challenge the House of Lords’ ruling on Debbie Purdy’s assisted suicide case today in the Supreme Court. The decision was made at the end of July and required … Continue reading

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Constitutional Conundra

Good news, you can now read my most recent Yell.com blog post on the weighty topic of Scotland’s constitutional future. It was written in light of the Scottish Government’s new white paper “Your Scotland, Your Voice”, which is in no … Continue reading

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High hedges and other nuisance vegetation

Good news! You can now read my latest Yell.com blog on the topic of high hedges and nuisance vegetation – which often becomes the cause of neighbour disputes. It is also the natty title of a recent Scottish Government consultation. … Continue reading

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Journal Web Review (Nov 09) Law Centres

First, welcome to my 200th post since Absolvitor became a blawg. Well done me! Second, you can now read my latest website review for the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland. It’s called “Centres of Attention” and focuses on … Continue reading

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School catchment area division

You can now read my latest Yell.com blog regarding the proposed changes by East Renfrewshire Council to the catchment area of St. Ninian’s High School. The blog is titled “School catchment area division“. Which works on a number of levels, … Continue reading

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Chambers UK 2010

The most recent edition of Chambers UK was launched on 11 November 2009. Chambers is the leading directory of the legal profession. I am pleased to report that I’m in it! I’m listed under “Other Notable Practitioners” in the Education … Continue reading

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Free heroin

Good news! You can now read my most recent Yell.com blog post, which is all about Lord McCluskey’s recent views in favour of the legalisation of heroin and other drugs. He calls for heroin to be provided for addicts for … Continue reading

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Fife Law Centre to launch

Scotland’s newest law centre, Fife Law Centre, officially opens its doors for business tomorrow, meeting the unmet legal needs of the good people of the Kingdom of Fife. The launch, in Kirkcaldy, will be attended by Principal Solicitor Afshan Rathore; … Continue reading

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Journal Web Review (Oct 09) Intellectual Property

The online version of my website review in October’s Journal is now available. This month includes the websites of the Intellectual Property Office and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT). The key fact to remember is that FACT’s own website … Continue reading

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