Alan CameronDriving offences: Guilty
Unlike Alice Cooper most people do not like to admit when they are Guilty, however it is important when charged with a crime that you are able to consider your defence without delay. This will … Read more
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Alan Cameron Alan CameronAlways Mind Your Speed – Even Below the Limit
A recent appeal case in Wales serves as a reminder that when driving your motor vehicle, even when travelling below the speed limit, should any accident occur you may not escape the consequences of careless … Read more
Laura MacdonaldFare deal for workers
A landmark ruling concerning Addison Lee’s drivers has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), deciding that they are workers, and not self-employed contractors as argued by the taxi company. The repercussions of this … Read more
David McKinneyJoint Consultation on Automated Vehicles
A joint public consultation has been launched by the Scottish Law Commission and the Law Commission of England and Wales on the topic of legal reforms to ensure that the UK is prepared for the … Read more
Alan CameronRight to a Fair Trial & Road Traffic Matters
In a recent case, the Criminal Sheriff Appeal Court heard a case where a driver appealed against the use of a mobile phone contrary to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, Regulation 110(1)(b) … Read more
Dave BerryMotion refused to have case remitted to the Court of Session
The All-Scotland Personal Injury Court (otherwise known as ASPIC) deals with personal injury cases valued at £5,000[1] and over. If the value of the case exceeds £100,000 the pursuer can either raise the action in … Read more
Laura MacdonaldWorker teased over phobia of cotton wool wins £9000 compensation
A worker with a phobia of cotton wool balls has won a £9,000 pay-out after colleagues “taunted him” by putting them down his shirt. Mr Burns, who suffers from sidonglobophobia — a condition that makes … Read more
Pamela BradshawRemember Remember the 5th of November
As Bonfire Night approaches, it is important to remember the safety warnings that are put in place. Despite the annual safety warnings, Bonfire Night will quite often end in serious injury for a number of … Read more
