Devolution and the limits of Scottish legal authority
Twenty-five years after devolution, the boundaries between reserved and devolved legal powers remain contested. Douglas Campbell explores the ongoing tensions.
Twenty-five years after devolution, the boundaries between reserved and devolved legal powers remain contested. Douglas Campbell explores the ongoing tensions.
The not proven verdict has been a peculiarity of Scots law for three centuries. As calls for its abolition grow louder, Douglas Campbell weighs the arguments on both sides.
Scotland’s legal aid system is under unprecedented strain. Douglas Campbell examines how budget cuts and rising demand are affecting access to justice across the country.