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  5. November 2015

November 2015

Appropriate adults and defence agents: who does what?
The provision of “appropriate adults” to vulnerable suspects being interviewed in police stations is now commonplace, and defence solicitors need to understand their respective roles
Buying from a housing association: why consent matters
A change in legislation means that persons buying from a housing association need to be sure that the association has Regulator consent for the specific disposal, or it may be wholly void
Harassment: a civil claim?
If you are dealing with a harassment case, be alert to the possibility of a claim for compensation
A welcome abroad: EYBA in London
An SYLA committee member urges more young lawyers to become involved, after a “life changing” experience at the European Young Bar Association weekend in London
Reading for pleasure
This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor
https://lawware.co.uk/

In this issue

  • Appropriate adults and defence agents: who does what?
  • Buying from a housing association: why consent matters
  • Harassment: a civil claim?
  • A welcome abroad: EYBA in London
  • Reading for pleasure
  • Opinion: David Faith
  • Book reviews
  • Profile
  • President's column
  • ScotLIS gets the green light
  • People on the move
  • Storm over Safe Harbor
  • Light on a murky world
  • Southern horizons
  • Mediation minefield
  • Migrants: no way to turn?
  • The technological edge
  • As our suppliers see us
  • More rules to grapple with
  • Fraud and divorce – a Scottish Sharland?
  • What future for employment tribunal fees?
  • Heading for a showdown on hard won human rights?
  • Taxing question of relief
  • Scottish Solicitors Discipline Tribunal
  • How far can we rely on the register?
  • All part of the game
  • Law reform roundup
  • From the Brussels office
  • Poverty: a new front in the war
  • Damage limitation: working it out
  • Ask Ash
  • A lawyer's lament
  • Appreciation: Michael Scanlan

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