Scotland Case Commentaries

Proper Use of Prior Statements in Scottish Criminal Trials: Analysis of [2024] HCJAC 4

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Proper Use of Prior Statements in Scottish Criminal Trials: Analysis of [2024] HCJAC 4 Introduction The case of John Matthew Findlayson Brown vs. His Majesty's Advocate, adjudicated by the Scottish...

Authorizing Representative Parties in Scottish Group Proceedings: Insights from Lee Bridgehouse v Bayerische Motore Werke

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Authorizing Representative Parties in Scottish Group Proceedings: Insights from Lee Bridgehouse v Bayerische Motore Werke Introduction The landmark case of Lee Bridgehouse v Bayerische Motore Werke...

Reaffirmation of Compliance Standards in R&D Tax Claims: Bureau Workspace Ltd v Advocate General for HMRC

Date: Jan 12, 2024

Reaffirmation of Compliance Standards in R&D Tax Claims: Bureau Workspace Ltd v Advocate General for HMRC Introduction The case of Bureau Workspace Ltd v Advocate General for the Commissioners of...

Substantive Damages for Wrongful Vessel Detention: Galbraith Trawlers Ltd v Advocate General for Scotland (2024)

Date: Jan 11, 2024

Substantive Damages for Wrongful Vessel Detention: Galbraith Trawlers Ltd v Advocate General for Scotland (2024) Introduction The case of Galbraith Trawlers Ltd against the Advocate General for...

Defining 'Seafarer' and the Scope of Post-Employment Discrimination Claims: Analysis of Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Ltd [2023] CSIH 48

Date: Dec 30, 2023

Defining 'Seafarer' and the Scope of Post-Employment Discrimination Claims: Analysis of Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Ltd [2023] CSIH 48 Introduction The case Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Ltd...

Reclaiming Motion by DePuy International Ltd: A New Precedent in Managing Mass Litigation

Date: Dec 29, 2023

Reclaiming Motion by DePuy International Ltd: A New Precedent in Managing Mass Litigation Introduction The case of DePuy International Ltd vs. Elizabeth Gilchrist ([2023] CSIH 47) represents a...

Judicial Review of REDCROFT CARE HOMES LTD: Establishing Limits on Ex Gratia Payments by Public Authorities

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Judicial Review of REDCROFT CARE HOMES LTD: Establishing Limits on Ex Gratia Payments by Public Authorities Introduction The case of Redcroft Care Homes Ltd for Judicial Review ([2023] ScotCS...

Holistic Approach to Substantial Completion in Planning Enforcement: Edwardson v Scottish Ministers

Date: Dec 20, 2023

Holistic Approach to Substantial Completion in Planning Enforcement: Edwardson v Scottish Ministers Introduction The case of Patrick Edwardson vs. Scottish Ministers ([2023] ScotCS CSIH_45) presents...

Defining Reasonable Care and Foreseeability in Occupiers' Liability: Davie v Powerteam Electrical Services [2023] CSOH_94

Date: Dec 20, 2023

Defining Reasonable Care and Foreseeability in Occupiers' Liability: Davie v Powerteam Electrical Services [2023] CSOH_94 Introduction The case of Jon William Davie against Powerteam Electrical...

Limitations of General Release Clauses in Divorce Settlements: Insights from SL v RL [2023] ScotCS CSOH_91

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Limitations of General Release Clauses in Divorce Settlements: Insights from SL v RL [2023] ScotCS CSOH_91 Introduction The case of SL against RL ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_91) adjudicated by the Scottish...

CSOH 93: Upholding Section 11A's Finality of Upper Tribunal Decisions

Date: Dec 15, 2023

CSOH 93: Upholding Section 11A's Finality of Upper Tribunal Decisions Introduction The case titled Petition of Suoy against the Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] CSOH 93) was...

Reaffirmation of Extradition Act 2003 Procedures in Identity and Bar Grounds: Nicholas Rossi Appeals Denied

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Reaffirmation of Extradition Act 2003 Procedures in Identity and Bar Grounds: Nicholas Rossi Appeals Denied Introduction The case of Nicholas Rossi vs. His Majesty's Advocate ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_50)...

Corroboration of Identification in Firearms Offenses: Insights from Francis Mooney's Appeal

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Corroboration of Identification in Firearms Offenses: Insights from Francis Mooney's Appeal Introduction In the case of Francis Mooney vs. HMA ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC_1), the Scottish High Court of...

Mutual Corroboration and Misdirection in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Scott Faulkner v His Majesty's Advocate [2023] HCJAC 49

Date: Dec 14, 2023

Mutual Corroboration and Misdirection in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Scott Faulkner v His Majesty's Advocate [2023] HCJAC 49 Introduction The case of Scott Faulkner against His Majesty's Advocate...

Award of Legal Expenses in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from Sarah Gunn or Foster v Ross Foster [2023] CSIH 44

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Award of Legal Expenses in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from Sarah Gunn or Foster v Ross Foster [2023] CSIH 44 Introduction The case of Sarah Gunn or Foster against Ross Foster ([2023] CSIH 44)...

Premature Judicial Review in Police Conduct Proceedings: Analysis of D v Scottish Court of Session [2023] CSOH 90

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Premature Judicial Review in Police Conduct Proceedings: Analysis of D v Scottish Court of Session [2023] CSOH 90 Introduction The case of D v Scottish Court of Session [2023] CSOH 90 addresses...

Limits on Executive Use of Section 35 Orders: Commentary on [2023] ScotCS CSOH_89

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Limits on Executive Use of Section 35 Orders: Commentary on [2023] ScotCS CSOH_89 Introduction The case before the Scottish Court of Session, titled Petition by the Scottish Ministers for Judicial...

Establishing Standards for Dishonest Assistance in Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Insights from JAMES ADRIAN WATSON v GRAHAM EDWARD FLETCHER AND OTHERS [2023] CSOH 87

Date: Dec 7, 2023

Establishing Standards for Dishonest Assistance in Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Insights from JAMES ADRIAN WATSON v GRAHAM EDWARD FLETCHER AND OTHERS [2023] CSOH 87 Introduction The case of James Adrian...

Prescription of Fiduciary Duty Claims: Analysis of Watson v Fletcher [2023] ScotCS CSOH_88

Date: Dec 7, 2023

Prescription of Fiduciary Duty Claims: Analysis of Watson v Fletcher [2023] ScotCS CSOH_88 Introduction The case of James Adrian Watson against Graham Edward Fletcher ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_88) was...

The Scottish Ministers v. Scottish Information Commissioner: Defining 'Holding' Information under FOISA

Date: Dec 7, 2023

The Scottish Ministers v. Scottish Information Commissioner: Defining 'Holding' Information under FOISA Introduction The case of The Scottish Ministers Against the Scottish Information Commissioner...