…or why it might not be a generational thing. This week, David and I did something a little different to the previous weeks. We had, up until now, used lessons that we’d either done before personally, or had been prepared by others for us to use. This week, however, we wanted to prepare our own lesson in response to a suggestion from the first week. … Continue reading #StreetLaw 4: Discrimination and the Law…
…or an examination of the ALMIGHTY KEEPER. So imagine A wants to sell B their magazine. They’d form a contract. A would agree to give B the magazine and, in return, B would agree to pay A money for them. There are two rights created here, along with two obligations: A has a right to payment and an obligation to deliver the magazine. B has a … Continue reading Highland (lack of) Titles…
…or when I realised even kids hate lawyers! For our third lesson we thought we’d be a bit more adventurous that we had one before and not use just worksheets and pens, but strips of paper with human rights (mostly according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) which the groups can move about themselves. It was a risk…but we were prepared to take it. … Continue reading #StreetLaw 3: Aliens and Human Rights
…or why kids seem to have a basic (strict) morality. For our second Street Law lesson, David and I decided to do one of the lessons we did at our training: Should It Be a Crime? There was no BBC filming this week – so we were relieved that at least. we wouldn’t have to keep repeating ourselves for the camera. Although it did mean we … Continue reading #StreetLaw 2 – Should It Be a Crime
Yesterday, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Police Federation, Calum Steele, published a letter he has sent to every MSP regarding the latest revelations regarding stop and search powers. Many have judged its contents to be organisationally arrogant, legally ignorant and politicly naive. In particular, Lallands Peat Worrier’s response speaks to some of the more ridiculous parts of the letter. However, virtually every paragraph of the statement contains … Continue reading A Response to Calum Steele…
…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 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
…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…
Paul Cruikshank 