Application of the UNCRC Incorporation Act 2024 to Prosecutorial Functions: A Landmark Judgment Introduction The case titled References by HMA to the High Court of Judiciary in the summary...
Equitable Division of Matrimonial Property in TC vs LC: A New Precedent in Scottish Divorce Law Introduction The case of TC against LC ([2025] CSOH 8) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session on...
Reclaiming Motion in Caz Rae v Glasgow City Council: Establishing New Standards for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Introduction The case of Caz Rae against Glasgow City Council ([2025]...
Clarifying the Criteria for Reduction of Decree of Divorce in Absence: Insights from Hafthorsdotir v. Eyvindsson [2025] CSOH 6 Introduction In the landmark case of Linda Bjork Hafthorsdotir against...
Restrictive Interpretation of Successor's Enforcement Rights under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 Introduction In Arbitration Appeal No.3 of 2024 (Court of Session),...
Enforcement of Low Emission Zone Penalties: The Significance of Proper Notification in Glasgow City Council v. Hamilton Introduction In the pivotal case of Glasgow City Council v. Mr. Hamilton [2025]...
Reaffirmation of the Evidential Burden on Reasonable Belief in Sexual Consent Cases Introduction In the case of Application by David Little against HMA ([2025] HCJAC 17), the Scottish High Court of...
Art and Part Liability in Joint Criminal Enterprise: A Comprehensive Analysis of HCJAC 6 Introduction The case of Andrew Kelly & Donna Baird v HMA, adjudicated by the High Court of Justiciary on...
Judicial Review of Energy Consent Decisions: CSOH 3 Affirms Ministerial Discretion on Late Representations Introduction The case of James Walker and others v. Scottish Ministers ([2025] CSOH 3)...
Balancing Permitted Development Rights with Access Rights: Insights from Brown v Glasgow City Council [2025] CSOH 4 Introduction In the landmark case of Gregory Brown v Glasgow City Council ([2025]...
Judicial Review Sets New Standards for Procedural Fairness in Academic Appeals Introduction The case of HK v University of Dundee (2025) CSOH 1 marks a significant development in the realm of...
Retrospective Administration Orders in Scottish Insolvency Law: Insights from Methodist Homes v Insolvency Act 1986 [2025] CSOH 2 Introduction Overview of the Case The case of Methodist Homes for an...
Clarifying Disclosure Obligations: The Role of Victim Impact Statements in Scottish Criminal Justice Introduction The case of JB vs. HMA ([2025] HCJAC 1) adjudicated by the Scottish High Court of...
Expanding the Interpretation of Reasonable Precautions in Fatal Accident Inquiries: The Duncan Judgment Introduction The case of Karen Duncan v The Lord Advocate ([2024] CSOH 114) marks a significant...
Reaffirmation of Proper Jury Directions and Interpretation in Criminal Appeals: McConville v HMA [2024] HCJAC 51 Introduction The case of Ryan McConville v. HMA ([2024] HCJAC 51) presents a...
Strengthening Housing Authority Duties under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987: Insights from Y v Glasgow City Council [2024] CSOH 113 Introduction The case of Y v Glasgow City Council [2024] CSOH 113...
Clarifying Delegation Powers in Complaint Rejection: Wilson v SLCC Introduction The case of Mervyn Wilson vs. Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) ([2024] CSIH 40) presents a pivotal moment in...
Establishment of Cross-Class Cram Down in Company Restructuring: Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd v Court of Session [2024] CSOH 111 Introduction Dobbies Garden Centres Limited ("Dobbies") found itself...
Defining Material Risk in Rare Asbestos-Related Diseases: A Commentary on Alasdair Kerr v Midlothian Council [2024] CSOH 112 Introduction The case of Alasdair Kerr and others against Midlothian...
Assessment of Additional Fees in Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Ahmad v Lord Advocate Introduction The case of Imran Ahmad v The Lord Advocate ([2024] CSOH 110) adjudicated by the Scottish...