Journal online news archive for 2017
- Posts in 2017
Wheelchair user denied bus access fails in damages appeal
Supreme Court majority backs stronger policy but not compulsion
Engagement with devolved governments "crucial" during Brexit talks: Society
Statement calls for ongoing stability and collaboration in justice matters
Woman wins £100,000 damages in footballer rape civil case
Judge in Goodwillie/Robertson action finds pursuer was too drunk to consent
Biggest law firm insolvency as KWM LLP enters administration
End of the road for UK and Europe arm of global firm
Supreme Court rules on rendition and Afghan detention claims
Government appeals partly allowed but immunity plea not upheld
Director promotion at Macdonald Henderson
Private client head Maureen Matheson advanced
Criminal proceedings down last year, latest figures show
Number of accused down 5%; convictions down by 6%
Four appointed to Complaints Commission
Advocate, solicitor and two non-lawyers join board
Tribunal upholds judges' pension discrimination claim
Transitional measures unfairly favoured older scheme members
Draft insolvency reform instrument laid before Holyrood
Sixty day consultation on measure to reflect England & Wales changes
"Dogma" belief not unsoundness of mind for prescription, court rules
Alleged childhood abuse victim fails in appeal seeking to bring action
Evidence invited on Air Departure Tax Bill
Finance Committee begins stage 1 scrutiny