Blogs & opinions

What does the future hold?
After attending the latest Law Society admission ceremony, Sarah Sutton considers the future of Scotland’s newest solicitors

Contact held in child's interests despite father's offending
Ethnic mix held important in retaining parent-child link

Ten month delay did not vitiate contact refusal
Lapse of time did not alter substance, sheriff principal rules

Maintenance payments: ascribed to arrears first?
Court holds intention was to meet current payments

Relocation bid fails to get off the ground
Sheriff questions how case ever reached proof stage

“Sham” separation allegation rejected in assets claim
Action to reduce alienations fails on residence grounds

Letter: relocation – why Edinburgh?
What alternatives did the Society consider to its planned office move?

Letter: law students ARE taught life skills
A teacher responds to "The evolving lawyer" column

The limits of sovereignty
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?