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Journal editorial March 2023
The UK Government is regrettably showing disregard for lawyers and the rule of law through its Illegal Migration Bill and rhetoric with it
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Journal editorial November 2022
The squeeze on public spending is likely to mean difficult times ahead for the justice budget, with potential impact on the profession
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Journal editorial June 2022: The big freeze
The announced freeze on spending in the justice sector will worsen the existing crisis, and something will have to give
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Journal editorial October 2020
Sadly, it is necessary to speak out loudly and clearly for the profession and the rule of law and against a Government that poses a threat to both
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Journal editorial June 2020
Recent behaviour by Government has not encouraged respect for the rule of law, and a very different approach is needed to build future trust
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A turbulent Christmas
Depressing divisions and a lack of clear thinking dominate the Brexit scene. But (stop press) there is something positive in the official reaction to the legal aid review
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Programme for action?
How much can we expect to happen through the Scottish Government's Programme for Government?
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PVG disclosure scheme to be streamlined
Consultation on simplified system closes shortly
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GDPR alert for social landlords
Compliance duties extend beyond tenants and employees
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Islands Bill to give local say in coastal waters projects
Policy making to have regard to special needs of island communities
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Art of the possible
This is a time for our Governments to be realistic in their expectations – and for lawyers to flag up where plans may disrupt the smooth running of international agreements
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Test of legality
The Supreme Court's "named person" decision points up the need for thorough scrutiny of Scottish Parliament legislation
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Where policy meets statute: court backs minister
Affordable housing case also covers consultation and equality duty
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Procurement decision rejects lack of transparency claim
Ferry tender process did not require demand benchmarking
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Power and accountability
New Parliament should bring a new approach to the Holyrood committee system
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The limits of sovereignty
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?
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The lottery of power
Power politics and the general election
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Govern with humanity
All parties at the forthcoming election should be called on to recognise the human impact of their policies
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A testing new year
Basic legal rights look likely to come under challenge in 2015
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Still arguing
The Society has managed to become a calling place for leading politicians, as devolution arguments continue
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Dissolving the Union
Comment on "Scotland's Constitutional Future 2" and Scotland's status
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People's choice
Does the draft interim constitution embody that the people are "sovereign"?
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Still talking; little new
Cabinet Secretary's familiar messages to Council
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Letter: "Issues for the Union"
Independence would mean dissolving all parts of the United Kingdom