Scotland Case Commentaries

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences: Analysis of CROWN APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE BY HMA AGAINST TJ [2023] HCJAC 23

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences: Analysis of CROWN APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE BY HMA AGAINST TJ [2023] HCJAC 23 Introduction The judgment in CROWN APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE BY HMA...

Adherence to ICNIRP Exclusion Zones and Procedural Timeliness in Electronic Communications Code Applications: The Marks & Spencer PLC v Cornerstone Telecommunications Decision

Date: Jun 14, 2023

Adherence to ICNIRP Exclusion Zones and Procedural Timeliness in Electronic Communications Code Applications: The Marks & Spencer PLC v Cornerstone Telecommunications Decision Introduction The legal...

Münchener Hypothekenbank v Seventeen Yellow Crowns SÀRL: Reinforcing Principles of Cross-Border Insolvency and International Comity

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Münchener Hypothekenbank v Seventeen Yellow Crowns SÀRL: Reinforcing Principles of Cross-Border Insolvency and International Comity 1. Introduction The case of Münchener Hypothekenbank eG v Seventeen...

Establishing Vexatious Litigant Orders: Insights from Bain v Sime [2023] ScotCS CSIH_23

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Establishing Vexatious Litigant Orders: Insights from Bain v Sime [2023] ScotCS CSIH_23 Introduction The case of THE RT HON DOROTHY BAIN, KC, HIS MAJESTY'S ADVOCATE v FORBES BRUCE SIME ([2023] ScotCS...

Court of Session Declares Edinburgh Council’s Short-Term Lets Licensing Policy Unlawful: Implications for Rebuttable Presumptions and Licensing Standards

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Court of Session Declares Edinburgh Council’s Short-Term Lets Licensing Policy Unlawful: Implications for Rebuttable Presumptions and Licensing Standards Introduction The Petition of Peter Ralph...

Assessing Risk in Compassionate Release: Comprehensive Commentary on [2023] CSOH 37

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Assessing Risk in Compassionate Release: Comprehensive Commentary on [2023] CSOH 37 Introduction The case of Petition of XY for Judicial Review ([2023] CSOH 37) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Establishing Reasonable Belief in Consent: Insights from LW v HMA [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_18

Date: Jun 2, 2023

Establishing Reasonable Belief in Consent: Insights from LW v HMA [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_18 Introduction The case of LW v HMA ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_18) marks a significant development in Scottish...

Scope of Legal Professional Privilege in Report Amendments: University of Dundee v Chakraborty [2023] ScotCS CSIH_22

Date: Jun 2, 2023

Scope of Legal Professional Privilege in Report Amendments: University of Dundee v Chakraborty [2023] ScotCS CSIH_22 Introduction The case of University of Dundee v. Prasun Chakraborty ([2023] ScotCS...

Habitual Residence Determination in International Child Custody: Analysis of Scottish Court of Session Judgment [2023] CSOH 34

Date: Jun 2, 2023

Habitual Residence Determination in International Child Custody: Analysis of Scottish Court of Session Judgment [2023] CSOH 34 Introduction The case of Petition of BW for Order under the Child...

Access to Legal Advice in Warranted Searches Affirmed Only Upon Police Custody: McLean v HMA [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_16

Date: May 27, 2023

Access to Legal Advice in Warranted Searches Affirmed Only Upon Police Custody: McLean v HMA [2023] ScotHC HCJAC_16 Introduction The case of Barry McLean versus Her Majesty's Advocate (HMA) before...

Clear Renunciations Bind: Insights from HM Advocate v JM [2023] HCJAC 20

Date: May 25, 2023

Clear Renunciations Bind: Insights from HM Advocate v JM [2023] HCJAC 20 Introduction The case of HM Advocate v JM [2023] HCJAC 20 addresses a pivotal issue concerning the clarity and binding nature...

Scottish High Court Upholds Significant Fine in Health and Safety Breach Resulting in Resident's Death

Date: May 24, 2023

Scottish High Court Upholds Significant Fine in Health and Safety Breach Resulting in Resident's Death Introduction The case of St David's Care Forfar Ltd v HMA ([2023] ScotHC HCJAC_17) revolves...

Misrepresentation and the Reduction of Personal Guarantees: Comprehensive Commentary on VED PARKASH v Royal Bank of Scotland PLC [2023] CSOH 33

Date: May 24, 2023

Misrepresentation and the Reduction of Personal Guarantees: Comprehensive Commentary on VED PARKASH v Royal Bank of Scotland PLC [2023] CSOH 33 Introduction The case of Ved Parkash against The Royal...

Assessing the Reasonableness of Foreign Legal Costs in Scottish Judicial Proceedings: Insights from [2023] CSOH 32

Date: May 20, 2023

Assessing the Reasonableness of Foreign Legal Costs in Scottish Judicial Proceedings: Insights from [2023] CSOH 32 Introduction The case of School and Nursery Milk Alliance Ltd v Scottish Government...

Clarifying the Limits of Power of Attorney and Fiduciary Duties under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000

Date: May 17, 2023

Clarifying the Limits of Power of Attorney and Fiduciary Duties under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Introduction The case of Gordon Johnstone as Executor-Nominate of the Late...

AGB Scotland Ltd v Darren McDermott: Enforcing Adjudicator's Decision in Construction Contracts

Date: May 17, 2023

AGB Scotland Ltd v Darren McDermott: Enforcing Adjudicator's Decision in Construction Contracts Introduction AGB Scotland Ltd v Darren McDermott ([2023] CSOH 31) is a pivotal case adjudicated by Lord...

Court Affirms Article 6 Protections Against Unreasonable Delay in Criminal Proceedings

Date: May 13, 2023

Court Affirms Article 6 Protections Against Unreasonable Delay in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The case of His Majesty's Advocate v. Sylvia Catherine MacLennan ([2024] HCJAC 26) represents a...

Scottish Court Clarifies Standards for Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Competitive Bidding: The ScotWind NE6 Lease Case

Date: May 10, 2023

Scottish Court Clarifies Standards for Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Competitive Bidding: The ScotWind NE6 Lease Case Introduction The case of MORAY OFFSHORE RENEWABLE POWER LIMITED AGAINST BLUEFLOAT...

Approach to Determining Shortfall in Five-Year Effective Housing Land Supply in Planning Appeals

Date: May 6, 2023

Approach to Determining Shortfall in Five-Year Effective Housing Land Supply in Planning Appeals Introduction The case of Gladman Developments Ltd v The Scottish Ministers ([2023] CSIH 21) revolves...

Establishing Loss of a Chance in Section 212 Notes: Centenary 6 Ltd v TLT LLP [2023] CSOH 28

Date: May 6, 2023

Establishing Loss of a Chance in Section 212 Notes: Centenary 6 Ltd v TLT LLP [2023] CSOH 28 Introduction The case of Centenary 6 Ltd v TLT LLP ([2023] CSOH 28) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of...