Articles, Papers & Speeches

Speeches

A range of speeches by Peter Watson

Professional

A series of papers given by William Macreath at The Royal Faculty of Procurators on the Legal Aspects of Professional Partnerships

Risk Management - Ethics in Daily practice

William Macreath's seminar on Our Duties to the Courts -(PDF, 86k)

Litigation

Cadder v HMA: The Implications for Police Officers Facing Allegations of Criminal Conduct
The full extent and effect of the decision of the Supreme Court in Cadder v HM Advocate [2010] UKSC 43; 2010 SLT 1125, issued on 26 October 2010,is yet to be understood. The decision has had important implications for many who find themselves in the category of a “suspect”. Included within this group are police officers who are the subject of a complaint alleging criminal conduct and are the subject ofa subsequent investigation, which would involve the Deputy Chief Constable and a report to both the Procurator Fiscal and Crown Office with regards to whether or not criminal proceedings should be taken against the officer. (PDF, 355kb)

A Note on Damages in Personal Injury Cases
In personal injury cases, damages are usually assessed on a once and for all basis. This means that a case cannot be re-opened for any reason once it has been settled. It is therefore important that all aspects of the case are taken into account in the settlement of the claim. This review outlines the process and considerations. (PDF, 394kb)

Personal Injury - New Court of Session Rules

Damages in Fatal Cases
A document detailing the rights where a person suffers injury or disease through the fault or negligence of another, and dies either instantaneously or after a period of time.

The Search for Justice
A Case for Reform to the Civil Justice System in Britain

In Pursuit of Pan Am

Corporate

Director's Duties of Care and Skill

  1. A Summary of the Duties
  2. The Standard of Skill and Care applied
  3. To Whom Duties are Owed

Golden Handshakes - Explained

Employment

Family Friendly Employment Rights
The Government has introduced a range of new employment rights designed to help working parents.

Human Rights in Employment Law

Levy & McRae Policy on Equal Opportunities
Levy & McRae's commitment to the policy of equal treatment of all employees and applicants, etc. and requires all employees, of whatever grade or authority, to abide by and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Commission for Racial Equality.

Political

Access to Justice - A Roadway to Empowering the Poor
Peter Watson is addressing a UN Summit on The Third UNECE/ REAG Land for Development Programme (LFDP) Forum, "Property Rights for the Poor: A Global Perspective" in Rome on December 12th and 13th December 2004. Read his speech on: "Access to Justice - A Roadway to Empowering the Poor" by clicking here

Scottish Parliamentary Elections
May 2003 Legal Implications for Broadcasters Representation of the People Act 1983

Health and Safety at Work

The Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 imposes a statutory duty on employers to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the health and safety of their employees whilst at work. Below are some useful documents highlighting Health and Safety issues