…or a how a group of S3 pupils played a part in this week’s FMQs. I’ve written before about The Law Society of Scotland’s expanded Street Law programme and how excited I am by it. On Tuesday, I took my first lesson at Bellahouston Academy with an S3 class. The subject was Police Scotland’s use of Stop and Search [S&S] – and the BBC came in to film some of for a … Continue reading #StreetLaw 1 – Stop and Search
…or why no-one can be completely happy. At any other time, Labour wouldn’t have to worry. A by-election in Kirkcaldy East (deepest Brown territory) cause by the resignation of an SNP councillor because of interesting business dealings in Austria. In 2012, the result was clear: Labour Candidates got just shy of 50% of the vote compared to the SNP’s 36.4%. Labour had half the electorate behind … Continue reading Lessons from Kirkcaldy…
…or why fans are probably right to worry. In what seems to be the never-ending Rangers saga – we have a new chapter. Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United, has offered the club a £10million loan, which it seems they desperately need. But, like all things, there’s a catch – it would be secured over Ibrox Stadium. What does this mean legally, and why should it … Continue reading A ‘Secure’ Future for Rangers
This is the second of two posts looking at Al Murray’s ‘Pub Landlord’ standing in Thanet South constituency in the 2015 General Election. This post looks at what effect he could have on the election itself; while the other post looks at why he’s standing in the first place. So, the question must be asked – how will the Pub Landlord’s candidacy effect the election in South Thanet? … Continue reading The Electoral P(o)ints
This is the first of two posts looking at Al Murray’s ‘Pub Landlord’ standing in South Thanet constituency in the 2015 General Election. This post looks at his reasons for standing; while the other (slightly longer) post looks at what effect he could have on the election itself. I don’t buy many printed magazines on a regular basis. To be honest, I can only think of two. One … Continue reading This Election took a Funny Turn
…or why I’m particularly excited about Street Law. I’ve complained twice in the last month that understanding of the law outside of the profession is, generally, quite poor. Even our own government makes mistakes that are simple to avoid (and for some, their approach to law-making leave a lot to be desired). I’ve also said that it is up to law students and lawyers to improve … Continue reading Creating a High School Law School…
…or “Just Ignore the Spelling Error for a Minute”. On Saturday I went a walk into town, and I saw this sign: I thought it was unusual to see this sign in the middle of Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street. It’s location wasn’t unusual: Club520 was doomed when one of it’s acts threatened an audience member on it’s opening night. But, a leasehold? In the middle of Glasgow? I … Continue reading The Scottish Difference…
…or why your Facebook pics are safe!. A few friends of mine posted this on Facebook recently: I do NOT give Facebook, or any entities associated with Facebook, permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past and future. By this statement I give notice to Facebook that it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based … Continue reading Not This Again…
…or why I’ve accepted I need to get a hair cut. Remember 1999 (I don’t I was 6 at the time, but bear with me)? The Scottish Parliament was just about to come into being and it was the dawn of a ‘New Politics’. MSPs wouldn’t face-off against each other, but would sit in a semi-circle. We wouldn’t have the confrontation of the old ways, … Continue reading The Reality of Politics
@Loveandgarbage has launched his annual “What did I get for Christmas” Quiz. He’s tweeted a barcode for a hint: https://twitter.com/loveandgarbage/status/548044108565327872 Throughout the day(s) we’ll be updating this blog on progress. – The original quiz was solved by @ChrisBrookes. It was “The Happiest days of your life”. Now there’s a game of charades. 1655: The first word has one syllable and the title has no punctuation in it. 1650: Just … Continue reading @loveandgarbage 2014 Christmas (not so) Live-Blog
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