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27 April, 2020
Justice risks being a ‘mirage’
Ampersand’s Eoghainn Maclean appears first in the Scottish Daily Mail and has warned the civil courts must resume soon or else ‘access to justice will become a mirage’. View the article here.
21 April, 2020
First virtual court hearing in Scotland
The first virtual court hearing in Scotland in response to the coronavirus situation was successfully held today. The Court of Session Inner House appeal, Stuart Campbell v Kezia Dugdale, was heard before the Lord President, Lord Carloway, sitting with Lord Menzies and Lord Brodie. The other participants were the clerk of court and the counsel […]
21 April, 2020
Judicial review: the rule of law at heart?
Article by Geoffrey D Mitchell QC The Wightman article 50 case highlighted preserving the rule of law as a particular focus for judicial review, but how far can that be taken? This article considers two recent cases of interest. Is it possible to identify “trends” in litigation? That there are increases in certain types of […]
16 April, 2020
Court system in Scotland must ‘catch up’ with England
The court service in Scotland must “catch up” with the system in England to ensure civil justice can still function during lockdown, leading legal figures have said. View the whole article here.
6 April, 2020
The Declaration of Arbroath – 6 April 2020 – in celebration of the 700th Anniversary today of the Declaration of Arbroath
Ampersand’s Paul Reid has written for the UK Constitutional Law Association about The Declaration of Arbroath – 6 April 2020 – in celebration of the 700th Anniversary today of the Declaration of Arbroath. View the article here.
30 March, 2020
IMPORTANT – Ampersand Clerking during COVID-19 (last updated 30 March 2020)
In light of current advice from the UK and Scottish Governments, the entire Ampersand clerking team are working from home until further notice. Our business continuity plans are fully operational and our clerks remain contactable by email and telephone on the details noted below. Email contact would be preferable, if possible, in the first instance, as […]