Scotland Case Commentaries

Enforcement of Public Access Rights in Planning Decisions: Insights from Petition of Gregory Brown [2024] CSOH 76

Date: Aug 7, 2024

Enforcement of Public Access Rights in Planning Decisions: Insights from Petition of Gregory Brown [2024] CSOH 76 Introduction The case of Gregory Brown v Glasgow City Council ([2024] CSOH 76)...

Refining the Child Objection Defense: TS v S [2024] CSIH 24 Decision Analysis

Date: Aug 3, 2024

Refining the Child Objection Defense: TS v S [2024] CSIH 24 Decision Analysis Introduction The case of TS v S ([2024] CSIH 24) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session addresses the complex...

Non-Transferrable Obligations in Commercial Leases: Insights from Renfrewshire Council v HR 150 LTD [2024] CSOH 75

Date: Aug 3, 2024

Non-Transferrable Obligations in Commercial Leases: Insights from Renfrewshire Council v HR 150 LTD [2024] CSOH 75 Introduction The case of Renfrewshire Council v HR 150 LTD and others ([2024] CSOH...

Legitimate Expectation and Procedural Fairness in Listed Buildings Appeals: Weiss v Scottish Ministers [2024] CSIH 23

Date: Aug 3, 2024

Legitimate Expectation and Procedural Fairness in Listed Buildings Appeals: Weiss v Scottish Ministers [2024] CSIH 23 Introduction The case of Weiss Development Company LTD against the Scottish...

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from the Caz Rae Judicial Review

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from the Caz Rae Judicial Review Introduction The case of Caz Rae v Glasgow City Council ([2024] CSOH 74) serves as a...

Enhancing Cumulo Sentencing Standards in Scottish Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Enhancing Cumulo Sentencing Standards in Scottish Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31 Introduction The case of HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31 marks a significant development in...

Reaffirming Inferences of Non-Consent in Rape Convictions: Cowan v HMA [2024] HCJAC 35

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Reaffirming Inferences of Non-Consent in Rape Convictions: Cowan v HMA [2024] HCJAC 35 Introduction In the case of Michael Cowan vs. His Majesty's Advocate (HMA), adjudicated by the Scottish High...

Resumption of Cottages in Agricultural Lease: Cadogan Trust v Butler & Butler [2024]

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Resumption of Cottages in Agricultural Lease: Cadogan Trust v Butler & Butler [2024] Introduction The case of The Trustees of the Eighth Earl Cadogan's 1961 Settlement Trust (Appellants) versus Neil...

Enhanced Scrutiny for Transfer for Treatment Directions: AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland [2024] CSIH 21

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Enhanced Scrutiny for Transfer for Treatment Directions: AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland [2024] CSIH 21 Introduction The case of AB v Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland ([2024] CSIH 21)...

Rationality in Judicial Review of Prison Disciplinary Decisions: Insights from Hannah v Scottish Government

Date: Jul 31, 2024

Rationality in Judicial Review of Prison Disciplinary Decisions: Insights from Hannah v Scottish Government Introduction The case of Brian Hannah v Welsh; Scottish Government Legal Directorate...

Executors Granted Interim Authority in Company Management: Analysis of [2024] CSIH 19

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Executors Granted Interim Authority in Company Management: Analysis of [2024] CSIH 19 Introduction The case of Petition of A and others (Court of Session) [2024] CSIH 19 addresses a critical issue in...

Clarifying Shadow Directorship in Complex Corporate Structures: DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc [2024] CSIH 18

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Clarifying Shadow Directorship in Complex Corporate Structures: DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc [2024] CSIH 18 Introduction The legal landscape surrounding shadow directorship has been further...

Assynt Holdings Limited Loan Write-Down: Implications for Matrimonial Financial Provision

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Assynt Holdings Limited Loan Write-Down: Implications for Matrimonial Financial Provision Introduction In the case of Anne Margaret Kelly or McCall against Graham Kenneth McCall ([2024] CSOH 71), the...

Interplay Between the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions in Child Abduction Cases: FPS v SM [2024] CSIH 20

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Interplay Between the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions in Child Abduction Cases: FPS v SM [2024] CSIH 20 Introduction The case of FPS v SM ([2024] CSIH 20) before the Scottish Court of Session marks a...

Balancing Confidentiality and Defense: Insights from East Renfrewshire Council v William Wright [2024] CSOH 70

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Balancing Confidentiality and Defense: Insights from East Renfrewshire Council v William Wright [2024] CSOH 70 Introduction The case of East Renfrewshire Council v William Wright ([2024] CSOH 70)...

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Reports in Judicial Factor Negligence Claims

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Reports in Judicial Factor Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Megan Cockburn v Carole Hope (Court of Session) [2024] CSOH 69 addresses critical issues...

Article 8 Enforcement in Child Protection: Insights from Y and Others v NHS Grampian [2024] CSOH 72

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Article 8 Enforcement in Child Protection: Insights from Y and Others v NHS Grampian [2024] CSOH 72 Introduction The case of Y and others v NHS Grampian ([2024] CSOH 72) addresses the delicate...

Advancing Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 29

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Advancing Sentencing Principles for Young Offenders: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 29 Introduction The case CA v. His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] HCJAC 29) adjudicated by the Scottish High Court of...

Rehabilitation and Youth Considerations in Sentencing: The Haig Appeal Decision

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Rehabilitation and Youth Considerations in Sentencing: The Haig Appeal Decision Introduction The Daniel Haig Appeal ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC_28) presents a pivotal moment in Scottish jurisprudence...

Refining the Criteria for Orders for Lifelong Restriction: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 27

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Refining the Criteria for Orders for Lifelong Restriction: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 27 Introduction The case of Maximiliano Moreno [2024] HCJAC 27 presents a critical examination of the criteria...