Tag: Stop and Search

Criminal Law, Law

A Response to Calum Steele…

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…

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Law, Street Law

#StreetLaw 1 – Stop and Search

…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

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Law, Street Law

Creating a High School Law School…

…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…

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