Public Law

Nov

2010

Access delayed, Justice denied?

The Criminal Procedure (Legal Assistance, Detention and Appeals) (Scotland) Act 2010 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in one day. The quid pro quo – that of providing for up to 24 hours’ detention in return for access to a lawyer – has been described by some, including the Justice Minister as essential “to balance the scales… Read more »

Posted by Paul Marshall

On November 1, 2010

Oct

2010

Public Law

Everybody’s business

Although human rights have traditionally been thought of as safeguards against state abuse and therefore the responsibility of government and the public sector, there is a growing interest in the role of businesses in this area. The Scottish Human Rights Commission has been focussing on this hot topic recently – and it was also considered by delegates from… Read more »

Posted by Brodies Blog

On October 29, 2010

Oct

2010

Public Law

24 hours’ detention – now we know

A snapshot from the “emergency” legislation process. Niall’s earlier blog asked why extend detention, and why allow the police to extend detention for up to 24 hours? In arriving at 24 hours, Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill explained that the Scottish Government consulted on this proposal with… the police, the prosecutor, and the Law Society of Scotland. Two of… Read more »

Posted by Paul Marshall

On October 28, 2010

Oct

2010

Public Law

Big Brother returns, and this time it’s personal

No, not the Channel 4 programme that sadly / finally / mercifully* ended earlier this year. Reports of that show’s resurrection by Channel 5 seem so far to have been greatly exaggerated (and, yes, I realise Mark Twain is probably spinning in his grave after being paraphrased in such a context). I refer instead to the altogether more serious,… Read more »

Posted by Charles Livingstone

On October 27, 2010

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