Scotland Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Late Witness Testimony: Hughes v HM Advocate [2022]

Date: Nov 10, 2022

Admissibility of Late Witness Testimony: Hughes v HM Advocate [2022] Introduction The case of Darren James Hughes v HM Advocate ([2022] ScotHC HCJAC_44) represents a significant appellate decision by...

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Foreign Insolvent Entities: Insights from Kingston Park House Ltd v Granton Commercial Industrial Properties Ltd

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Foreign Insolvent Entities: Insights from Kingston Park House Ltd v Granton Commercial Industrial Properties Ltd Introduction The case of Kingston Park House Ltd v...

Sibling Participation in Judicial Review of Compulsory Supervision Orders: Insights from KT v Sheriff [2022] CSOH 80

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Sibling Participation in Judicial Review of Compulsory Supervision Orders: Insights from KT v Sheriff [2022] CSOH 80 Introduction The case of KT v Sheriff [2022] CSOH 80 presents a pivotal moment in...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Child Murder: Insights from HCJAC 40

Date: Oct 28, 2022

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Child Murder: Insights from HCJAC 40 Introduction The case of Lukasz Czapla v. Her Majesty's Advocate (HMA), referenced as [2022] HCJAC 40, presents a poignant...

Clarifying Material Misrepresentation in Planning Officer Reports: Edinburgh Crematorium Ltd v East Lothian Council

Date: Oct 22, 2022

Clarifying Material Misrepresentation in Planning Officer Reports: Edinburgh Crematorium Ltd v East Lothian Council Introduction The case of Edinburgh Crematorium Ltd against East Lothian Council...

Unlawful Discrimination in Mental Health Legislation: Enhancing Tribunal Powers for Forensic Patients under Article 14 ECHR

Date: Oct 20, 2022

Unlawful Discrimination in Mental Health Legislation: Enhancing Tribunal Powers for Forensic Patients under Article 14 ECHR Introduction The case of X v. Scottish Government Legal Directorate ([2022]...

Impartiality in Professional Relationships: SW v Health and Care Professions Council [2022] CSIH 47

Date: Oct 19, 2022

Impartiality in Professional Relationships: SW v Health and Care Professions Council [2022] CSIH 47 Introduction The case of SW v Health and Care Professions Council ([2022] CSIH 47) addresses...

Discrimination in Rehabilitation Program Allocation Violates Article 14 ECHR: Insights from Brown v. Scottish Ministers [2022] CSIH 48

Date: Oct 15, 2022

Discrimination in Rehabilitation Program Allocation Violates Article 14 ECHR: Insights from Brown v. Scottish Ministers [2022] CSIH 48 Introduction Brown v. Scottish Ministers ([2022] CSIH 48) is a...

Excessive Delay in FGTR Applications: Comprehensive Analysis of Morrice v. Scottish Ministers [2022] CSOH 77

Date: Oct 14, 2022

Excessive Delay in FGTR Applications: Comprehensive Analysis of Morrice v. Scottish Ministers [2022] CSOH 77 Introduction The case of Brian Morrice v. Scottish Ministers [2022] CSOH 77 presents a...

Reaffirming Legal Professional Privilege: Limits of Section 17 of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007

Date: Oct 12, 2022

Reaffirming Legal Professional Privilege: Limits of Section 17 of the Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 Introduction The case of the Petition of the Scottish Legal Complaints...

Comprehensive Commentary on GOLDEN LANE SECURITIES LTD AND ANOTHER AGAINST RODERICK SCARBOROUGH ([2022] ScotCS CSOH_76)

Date: Oct 8, 2022

Comprehensive Commentary on GOLDEN LANE SECURITIES LTD AND ANOTHER AGAINST RODERICK SCARBOROUGH ([2022] ScotCS CSOH_76) Introduction The case of Golden Lane Securities Ltd and Another against...

Reaffirming Sovereign Authority under the State Immunity Act 1978: Analysis of SIMON MORRISON v MAPFRE MIDDLESEA INSURANCE plc and Others [2022] CSIH 45

Date: Oct 7, 2022

Reaffirming Sovereign Authority under the State Immunity Act 1978: Analysis of SIMON MORRISON v MAPFRE MIDDLESEA INSURANCE plc and Others [2022] CSIH 45 Introduction In the case of SIMON MORRISON...

Comprehensive Commentary on Whitehouse v Chief Constable of Police Scotland [2022] CSOH 75

Date: Oct 6, 2022

Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Whitehouse v Chief Constable of Police Scotland [2022] CSOH 75 Introduction The case of David John Whitehouse against the Chief Constable of Police Scotland and...

Extradition Appeal: Osipczuk v Lord Advocate Establishes Clarifications on Fugitive Status and Article 8 Rights

Date: Oct 6, 2022

Extradition Appeal: Osipczuk v Lord Advocate Establishes Clarifications on Fugitive Status and Article 8 Rights Introduction The case of Adam Osipczuk v Lord Advocate ([2022] HCJAC 37) represents a...

Balancing Renewable Energy Development and Environmental Protection: Insights from Leslie Sinclair v Scottish Ministers [2022] CSIH 49

Date: Oct 6, 2022

Balancing Renewable Energy Development and Environmental Protection: Insights from Leslie Sinclair v Scottish Ministers [2022] CSIH 49 Introduction The case of Leslie Sinclair against the Scottish...

KTT v Scottish Government: A Landmark on Credibility Assessment and Document Verification in Asylum Cases

Date: Oct 5, 2022

KTT v Scottish Government: A Landmark on Credibility Assessment and Document Verification in Asylum Cases Introduction The case of KTT v Scottish Government ([2022] ScotCS CSOH_72) represents a...

Boundaries of Expert Valuation Instructions Established in David Maguire v MacDonald [2022] CSOH 73

Date: Oct 5, 2022

Boundaries of Expert Valuation Instructions Established in David Maguire v Stewart MacDonald [2022] CSOH 73 Introduction The case of David Maguire v Stewart MacDonald ([2022] CSOH 73) before the...

Inter-Jurisdictional Interim Relief in Group Proceedings: Insights from HUGH HALL CAMPBELL KC v. JAMES FINLAY (KENYA) LTD ([2022] CSOH 95)

Date: Oct 1, 2022

Inter-Jurisdictional Interim Relief in Group Proceedings: Insights from HUGH HALL CAMPBELL KC v. JAMES FINLAY (KENYA) LTD ([2022] CSOH 95) Introduction The case of HUGH HALL CAMPBELL KC against JAMES...

Reaffirmation of Shortage Occupation List Restrictions for Asylum Seekers: THUONG KHAM NGUYEN [2022] CSOH 70

Date: Oct 1, 2022

Reaffirmation of Shortage Occupation List Restrictions for Asylum Seekers: THUONG KHAM NGUYEN [2022] CSOH 70 Introduction The case of Thuong Kham Nguyen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from JB vs Her Majesty's Advocate [2022] ScotHC HCJAC_38

Date: Sep 29, 2022

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from JB vs Her Majesty's Advocate [2022] ScotHC HCJAC_38 1. Introduction The case of JB vs Her Majesty's Advocate ([2022] ScotHC...