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September 2015

Good health – fair question?
In light of revelations at the Glasgow bin lorry inquiry, the authors consider how employers can legally enquire into a job applicant's or employee's medical condition
Time to raise the age of criminal responsibility
The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill presents the opportunity to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12 years old – one we should seize
Adoption of foreign children – a clash of cultures?
As the likelihood increases of adoptions involving children from other countries, Scotland should adopt guidance from the Family Division in England & Wales
Presumed liability: the case for action
Is presumed liability the answer to compensating vulnerable road users quickly and fairly? A recent case with a cyclist victim illustrates the shortcomings in our current fault based system
Le Bief Bovet: 700 years of litigation
On holiday in Haute Savoie, a Scots lawyer uncovers an inter-village dispute that he thinks must create some sort of record
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In this issue

  • Good health – fair question?
  • Time to raise the age of criminal responsibility
  • Adoption of foreign children – a clash of cultures?
  • Presumed liability: the case for action
  • Le Bief Bovet: 700 years of litigation
  • Reading for pleasure
  • Opinion: James O'Reilly (fuller version)
  • Opinion: James O'Reilly
  • Book reviews
  • Profile
  • President's column
  • Land Register completion update
  • People on the move
  • Conference calls
  • A new court rises
  • Questions of form
  • Charities - why reserves matter
  • Place your bets
  • Pensions: a formula unravelled
  • Whereabouts unknown?
  • Lego Man keeps his mark
  • The company one keeps
  • Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal
  • Land, leases and LBTT
  • Big budget brief
  • Support sought as Napier joins the law clinics
  • Public Guardian's fees to increase
  • Law reform roundup
  • TCPD: the Update way
  • How are we doing?
  • Thanks, but no thanks
  • Ask Ash

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