Scotland Case Commentaries

Reclaiming Motion: Defining "Woman" Under the Equality Act 2010 - Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Nov 2, 2023

Reclaiming Motion: Defining "Woman" Under the Equality Act 2010 - Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers ([2023] ScotCS CSIH_37) represents a...

Clarification on the Doctrine of Mutual Corroboration: High Court Upholds Conviction Despite Initial Misdirection

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Clarification on the Doctrine of Mutual Corroboration: High Court Upholds Conviction Despite Initial Misdirection Introduction The case of DM v His Majesty's Advocate ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_44)...

Legal Commentary on JOHN PATON & SONS LTD v GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS [2023] ScotCS CSOH_74

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Legal Commentary on the Glasgow Low Emission Zone Judgment Introduction The case of JOHN PATON & SONS LTD v GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_74) brought before the...

Reinforcing the Totality Principle and Risk Assessment in Scottish Sexual Offence Sentencing: HM Advocate v RM [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_43

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Reinforcing the Totality Principle and Risk Assessment in Scottish Sexual Offence Sentencing: HM Advocate v RM [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_43 Introduction In the landmark case of HM Advocate v RM [2023]...

Corroboration in Sexual Offences: A New Precedent Allowing Distress to Support Rape Allegations in Scottish Law

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Corroboration in Sexual Offences: A New Precedent Allowing Distress to Support Rape Allegations in Scottish Law Introduction In the landmark case REFERENCE BY HMA AGAINST CLB ([2023] HCJAC 40),...

Reaffirming Good Faith in Scottish Deposit and Exclusivity Agreements: Analysis of ATE Farms Ltd v AW Estates Scotland Ltd [2023] CSOH 73

Date: Oct 18, 2023

Reaffirming Good Faith in Scottish Deposit and Exclusivity Agreements: Analysis of ATE Farms Ltd v AW Estates Scotland Ltd [2023] CSOH 73 Introduction In the recent case of ATE Farms Limited against...

W v W [2023] ScotCS CSOH_72: Upholding Child's Welfare as Paramount in Relocation Decisions

Date: Oct 14, 2023

W v W [2023] ScotCS CSOH_72: Upholding Child's Welfare as Paramount in Relocation Decisions Introduction The case of W v W [2023] ScotCS CSOH_72 before the Outer House of the Scottish Court of...

Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Trustee Misappropriation: Insights from [2023] CSOH 70

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Trustee Misappropriation: Insights from [2023] CSOH 70 Introduction The judicial decision in Cunningham McCormack against Scott Campbell McKinnon and Others ([2023] CSOH...

Pleadings Must Provide Clear Notice: Insights from Livingston FC Ltd. v Neil Hogarth

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Adequacy of Pleadings Critical for Commercial Court Actions: Insights from Livingston FC Ltd. v Neil Hogarth Introduction The case of Livingston Football Club Limited v Neil Hogarth ([2023] ScotCS...

Reevaluation of Sentencing Guidelines for Supply of Dangerous Substances: HCJAC_38

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Reevaluation of Sentencing Guidelines for Supply of Dangerous Substances: HCJAC_38 Introduction The case of Jamie Richard John Waugh George ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_38) represents a significant...

Vicarious Liability in Sexual Abuse Cases: Reclaiming Motions Against Live Active Leisure [2023] CSIH 36

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Vicarious Liability in Sexual Abuse Cases: Reclaiming Motions Against Live Active Leisure [2023] CSIH 36 Introduction The case of C & S v Norman Shaw and Live Active Leisure ([2023] CSIH 36)...

Corroborative Value of Distress in Sexual Offences: Sean Hogg's Appeal Sets New Precedent

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Corroborative Value of Distress in Sexual Offences: Sean Hogg's Appeal Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Sean Robin James Hogg against Her Majesty's Advocate ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_37) heard...

Limits on Reduction of Decrees in Foro: John Glare v Clydesdale Bank PLC [2023] ScotCS CSOH_67

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Limits on Reduction of Decrees in Foro: John Glare v Clydesdale Bank PLC [2023] ScotCS CSOH_67 Introduction The case of John Glare v Clydesdale Bank PLC ([2023] ScotCS CSOH_67) adjudicated by the...

Establishing Arbitrator Jurisdiction and Waiver Principles in Scottish Arbitration: Analysis of ARBITRATION APPEAL NO 3 OF 2022 ([2023] CSOH 67)

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Establishing Arbitrator Jurisdiction and Waiver Principles in Scottish Arbitration: Analysis of ARBITRATION APPEAL NO 3 OF 2022 ([2023] CSOH 67) Introduction The case of Arbitration Appeal No 3 of...

Establishing Waiver through Conduct in Scottish Arbitration: Analysis of Arbitration Appeal No 2 of 2022 [2023] CSOH 68

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Establishing Waiver through Conduct in Scottish Arbitration: Analysis of Arbitration Appeal No 2 of 2022 [2023] CSOH 68 Introduction Arbitration Appeal No 2 of 2022 ([2023] CSOH 68) adjudicated by...

Reaffirmation of Good Faith Standards in Trade Mark Registrations: D&M Winchester Ltd vs. Colburn Distillery Ltd [2023] CSOH 66

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Reaffirmation of Good Faith Standards in Trade Mark Registrations: D&M Winchester Ltd vs. Colburn Distillery Ltd [2023] CSOH 66 Introduction The case of D&M Winchester Ltd's appeal against Colburn...

Extradition Act 2003: High Court Upholds Extradition Decision Balancing Public Interest and Article 8 Rights in AH v Lord Advocate

Date: Oct 4, 2023

Extradition Act 2003: High Court Upholds Extradition Decision Balancing Public Interest and Article 8 Rights in AH v Lord Advocate Introduction The case of AH v Lord Advocate ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_36)...

Balancing Public Interests: Scottish Court Confirms Strict Application of FOISA Exemptions in Beggs Appeal

Date: Sep 30, 2023

Balancing Public Interests: Scottish Court Confirms Strict Application of FOISA Exemptions in Beggs Appeal Introduction The case of William Frederick Ian Beggs versus The Scottish Information...

Enhancing Flexibility in Financial Provision: Instalment-Based Share Transfers in Divorce Proceedings – Gunn or Foster v Foster [2023] CSIH 35

Date: Sep 30, 2023

Enhancing Flexibility in Financial Provision: Instalment-Based Share Transfers in Divorce Proceedings – Gunn or Foster v Foster [2023] CSIH 35 Introduction The case of Sarah Louise Gunn or Foster...

Scottish Court Upholds Legality of Unlisted Prescription Collection Lockers under 2009 Pharmaceutical Services Regulations

Date: Sep 27, 2023

Scottish Court Upholds Legality of Unlisted Prescription Collection Lockers under 2009 Pharmaceutical Services Regulations Introduction In the landmark case of Community Pharmacy Scotland v Fife...