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March 2000

President's report
Musings on judicial robes, new technology, Valentine cards and faculty meetings
Self-incrimination still a grey area
Examination of the right to remain silent and the privilege against self-incrimination in road traffic cases following the appeal court decision in Brown v Stott
The constitutional position of the Lord Advocate
The position of the Lord Advocate and the criticism being meted out by the media and public generally on the resignation of Lord Hardie
Right to parental leave begins
The extent to which the new right to parental leave will affect employees with young children
Essential guide to the new training regime
Interview with Peter Lockhart, Convener of the Society's Education and Training Committee, about the new training regime
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In this issue

  • President's report
  • Self-incrimination still a grey area
  • The constitutional position of the Lord Advocate
  • Right to parental leave begins
  • Essential guide to the new training regime
  • Participating in parliamentary democracy
  • Why conspiracy charge was not objectionable
  • Update on workers and the EU
  • Common risk themes, common solutions
  • It's litigation Jim but not as we know it

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