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The forced move to meeting via technology poses particular issues for psychologists, but assessments as well as evidential hearings as an expert witness can be conducted satisfactorily
Review of McGowan on Licensing Law
This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor
The SLCC rules need updating: what the changes are designed to achieve
Tatora Mukushi is a solicitor with the Scottish Government and convener of the Law Society of Scotland Racial Inclusion Group
On a conflict of evidence in clinical negligence cases, where a pursuer's recollection of events differs to entries in the medical records, how do the courts decide which holds more sway?
There are various qualities required of a judge which will be difficult to assess during the current appointments process, a process which is also prejudiced if behind-the-scenes influence is deployed
Where a hacking attack exposes customer data, on what basis might an individual customer sue the data holder? A case has dealt with data protection and its relationship to confidentiality and privacy
If supporting victims is a priority in criminal justice, why is police information withheld from road traffic casualties, impeding their civil claim and potentially their recovery?
Legal education through games? Other fields are now turning to games, and similar moves in the legal sphere could benefit both lawyers and non-lawyers
The draft rules for holding civil court hearings remotely go further than may feel comfortable with – is there a justification?
The pandemic brought sudden changes in conveyancing practice – but should practitioners not take the initiative in shaping their own future? This article argues for a new forum to do just that
The role of experts providing valuations in financial provision disputes has come under scrutiny in recent decisions. The author considers what practical points solicitors can take from the cases
The value of mediation is becoming recognised in agricultural disputes, and not only those relating to tenancies. What are its particular attractions in this sector?
Recent features have debated the future for teaching law, partly in light of experience during COVID-19. Here we have a student view on what has worked with remote learning, and what has been lacking
Recent developments in law and procedure relating to the Parole Board for Scotland have seen it evolve into a fully fledged parole court. Its chair sets out what practitioners should now be aware of
Remember A Charity calls on the legal profession to talk gifts in wills
Negotiated proposals for interim reforms to the legal complaints system have not been met with general support on consultation: while many are to be welcomed, others give rise to serious concernsAndrew Stevenson is secretary to the Scottish Law Agents’ Society
Clamour for political action to increase conviction rates means altering the balance between Crown and accused that has developed over time, putting at risk the presumption of innocence
Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes
In association with LawWare: Outsourcing a cashroom can be an extremely effective solution in tough economic times, but that is not to say it is the best solution for every firm
This reply to Professor Sutherland argues that we should use the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 to seek a paradigm shift towards mediation in resolving disputes between parents
In association with Denovo: Cloud computing is just a way of saying that someone else is keeping your data safe
The CJEU decided that an employer’s rule that has the effect of banning Muslim women from wearing a hijab at work may be justified – but even a seemingly neutral rule can have a discriminatory effect