…or ‘Scots Law Strikes Again’. In Scotland, as I’ve said before, the burden of a court case is divided up. The Jury are the most important people in a court room, but they are the keepers of the facts. I’ve argued the sometimes that can lead to problems, but it remains that the jury determines the facts of the case. But the Judge is important too, … Continue reading Lies, Damned Lies and Juristics…
…or how I developed a new respect for the Law Society. Last November the Law Society of Scotland (or ‘LSoS’) released it’s Discussion Paper on the Future of Legal Aid in Scotland, setting out what changes it felt could be made. At the time I, amongst others, came out pretty resolutely against many of the reforms they suggested, since I felt they would damage the ability for the … Continue reading Re-Solving Legal Aid…
…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 I don’t know why I chose to study law, but know why I want to be a Lawyer. I can’t remember why I wanted to study law. I know I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since 10 or 11, but I have never been able to remember that moment when I went, “I, Paul Cruikshank, want to put on a wig and a cape and … Continue reading Solving Legal Aid…
…or why I’m very happy my dad has finally adopted a smart phone. It’s been an exciting time in the Cruikshank house-hold. My dad, after years of holding-out, my dad has finally adopted a smartphone. I say ‘adopted’ since it’s my wee brother’s old one. A hand-me-up if you will. I didn’t think it would last. It’s much larger than the Nokia he had before, and he’s never … Continue reading Selling the on-line method…
…or why Neil Lennon and a Mr. Wilson from Edinburgh were major players in my personal legal journey. I was amused last week when I read an article about New Hampshire’s State Legislature. I like New Hampshire (NH), and I’m fully prepared to admit that this is 100% due to it being President Bartlett’s home state. But over the last few years, NH examined and looked … Continue reading When is Assault not Assault…
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