Blogs & opinions
- in the category: criminal law
Letter: time to replace the oath
The court oath should be replaced with a secular equivalent suitable for all
Working with change
The spotlight is turning to making the court reforms work, but the profession will not be found wanting
Letting agent pleads guilty under Unfair Trading Regulations
Landlords held to be “consumers”, opening door to further cases
£42.20: four more years
Will the Society now stand up for legal aid practitioners?
Independent consideration needed for "Operation Sandwood" Lockerbie report
Lord Advocate and Crown Office would be "judge and jury in own cause"
You pay peanuts...
Why is the Scottish Government seemingly bent on undermining justice with its proposed Sheriff Appeal Court legal aid rates?
Letter: SLAB – beyond the law?
On what authority does SLAB make changes in entitlement to criminal legal aid, without legislation?
Legally unaided?
Clarification needed on the Society's legal aid discussion paper
Can criminal lawyers defend themselves?
Why do those who are expert at defending others have such a poor public image?
Letter: Masters of cross-examination
Mastery of the brief is the key to success, but personal style can play a part
Hate crime: an open letter
Solicitor protests against ineffective action by authorities against child homophobia
Corroboration: the soap opera continues
Mr MacAskill's proposed course is no way to make law