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It has been reported in The Herald that an award of expenses has been made directly against the Scottish Legal Aid Board in a matrimonial case. The paper reports “Solicitors acting for William Bohannon repeatedly raised problems in the action … Continue reading →

Spot the Govan Law Centre in this news clip on class sizes.

I am up far too late as my good friend T. plied me with too much caffiene-filled cola drink after 8pm – which means I can’t sleep (a bit like the Mogwai in Gremlins – sort of). So, I will … Continue reading →

Patrick Harvie MSP‘s Bill was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament today. So perfectly drafted was the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill that it was not amended at all during its passage through Parliament. Surely, this type of legislation … Continue reading →

The Herald reports on plans afoot to introduce a “no fault” compensation scheme in the NHS for those injured at the hands of its doctors. This would avoid the need for complex negligence claims. It would, it is said, be … Continue reading →

From the website of the Scottish Government, I learn that a pilot project to provide parents with improved access to information about known sex offenders who may be in contact with their children will be trialled in Tayside from September … Continue reading →

Bingo blog Unlucky for Some reports that the future of land based bingo clubs in Scotland are now at serious risk. Bingo players throughout Scotland are said to be very concerned with the present situation after the UK Government “in … Continue reading →

A NHS Nurse with over 40-years experience has been sacked after he suggested two “patients” might go to Church to relieve stress during a role play session on a training course. Committed Christian, Anand Rao, aged 71, was taking part … Continue reading →

Brendan MacFarlane is an 11 year boy from Perth who sings Ray Charles songs on YouTube. He’s also taking his mother to court, in order to follow the well trodden path to reality show stardom. Brendan has a spot on … Continue reading →

In this poast (sic), I just wanted to bring you up to date with my latest court outing, which just so happened to be an exciting, adventurous and – above all – victorious jolly to the Sheriff-Principal in Glasgow and … Continue reading →