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5 Oct 2010, 3:13 am
Last month, the Scottish judiciary launched an excellent new website (even the reliably-bilious Peter Cherbi described it as 'quite good'!) [read post]
19 Jul 2007, 11:24 pm
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to comment about Peter Cherbi's post on his "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" blog. [read post]
FOI lockdown at Legal Complaints Commission as "chancer" emailgate scandal prompts Law Society anger
20 Mar 2009, 6:55 am
Featured heavily on Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" law blog, the recent furore over anti-client bias at the joint taxpayer-legal profession funded Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, has mushroomed as a result of revelations that Margaret Scanlan, a board member appointed by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, sets out "personal opinions" of a highly negative (probably defamatory - Ed) nature on individuals and their claims to the Law… [read post]
5 Apr 2010, 5:25 am
The changes to the Scottish Courts Service, brought about by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 are covered by Peter Cherbi’s “Diary of Injustice in Scotland” law blog, in a manner more comprehensively than we can report after just returning from the Easter break …Scottish Courts Service becomes an ‘arm's length’ independent quango led by Lord President & corporate boardThe status of the Scottish Courts Service, the… [read post]
21 May 2009, 6:50 am
The Law Society of England & Wales has apparently disclosed in a Freedom of Information request to law blogger Peter Cherbi's Diary of Injustice, there are some 90 solicitors in England & Wales with criminal records. [read post]
1 Dec 2011, 5:49 am
”“We met with Mr Peter Cherbi, his solicitor and his late Father's Executor on 20 December 1994 following upon which an undertaking was given by Mr Peter Cherbi's Solicitor that by 6 January Mr Peter Cherbi would make constructive suggestions for the progression of his late Father's Estate. [read post]
30 Jul 2008, 5:56 pm
Make the Law Society of Scotland FOI compliant, suggests Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland"Not a bad idea, and one which should be taken up immediately by the Scottish Government current review on FOI.Consumer protection weakened by lawyers FOI exemption while new Legal Complaints Commission must comply to information lawsFor ever and a day, the Law Society of Scotland has been exempt from any law which would or could have helped clients who were or… [read post]
10 Jun 2008, 9:21 am
For an in depth study of this, go to "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" and read Peter Cherbi's account of why lawyers aren't exactly the bees knees these days ! [read post]
8 Jul 2008, 11:36 am
Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" reports on the woes of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, which seems to be rapidly turning into the "new" Law Society of Scotland … a la "New Labour" …Members interests show Scottish Legal Complaints Commission lacks intended independence from lawyers vested interestsAs the days count down to the… [read post]
7 Mar 2009, 7:33 am
Serious problems over at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission are revealed by Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" law blog, where it seems whistleblowers at the SLCC are about to get some of the Jack Bauer treatment from Kenny MacAskill … Witch-hunt at Legal Complaints Commission 'ends at MacAskill's doorstep' as Justice officials forced to confirm leaks inquirySLCC once again under fire.… [read post]
13 May 2009, 3:13 am
The recent Law Society of Scotland's 60th Anniversary Conference got a shot in the arm from Lord Gill, who criticised the ‘Victorian" justice system which Scotland has to made do with, much to the amazement of some guests, reports Peter Cherbi's Diary of Injustice law blog, with some equally rather unwelcome comments for the legal profession. [read post]
7 Mar 2009, 3:49 am
Problems over at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission continue to be reported by Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland", where it seems some kind of witch-hunt is on for whistleblowers who spilled the beans on the less than inspiring SLCC's performance as the single gateway for complaints against the legal profession.In fact come to think of it, the SLCC doesn't seem to be doing much at all for the nearly £5million pounds pumped into it… [read post]
29 Jul 2008, 5:52 pm
Peter Cherbi's "A Diary of Injustice in Scotland" reports on the poor state of Scotland's legal profession .. you really would think there is something to worry about ! [read post]
8 Mar 2010, 5:57 am
Missing in action from the debate was someone from the consumer lobby, who stand to gain the most from the proposed reforms, which will allow Scottish consumers a much needed choice in who they wish to purchase legal services from.Banks, supermarkets and others are eventually expected to enter the legal services market if the bill becomes law, hence the ‘headless chickens’ syndrome affecting some parts of the legal profession, reported in the Herald newspaper HERE last week, and covered… [read post]
25 Jan 2010, 4:51 am
”The official continued : “Unfortunately Peter Cherbi’s constant reporting on the McKenzie Friend debate at Parliament brought considerable pressure on the Courts Service to act, and accordingly McKenzie Friends have now been allowed. [read post]
2 Nov 2009, 4:16 am
– Ed)A recent article by Law blogger Peter Cherbi’s “Diary of Injustice in Scotland” reported on the expenses jollies at the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, revealing that huge claims had been made by SLCC board members, but the actual claims themselves were not disclosed, as SLCC Chief Jane Irvine claimed, out of fear that board members would develop mental health problems if everyone got to know exactly what they were claiming for (oh, the mental… [read post]
27 Jun 2011, 4:02 am
”A detailed tribute to one of Lord Rodger’s rulings involving a controversial case which implicated the Council of the Law Society of Scotland in the downfall of a successful firm of solicitors, was published by independent law journalist Peter Cherbi on his “Diary of Injustice” web blog HERE [read post]
15 Nov 2011, 3:41 am
” While McGrigors are eager to advertise their tax specialist skills, their share of the £20 million Scottish Government contracts funded by taxpayers, the majority of whom cannot afford their services, has seen little publicity, although an investigation by independent law journalist Peter Cherbi revealed the law firm was among a host of others who were involved in hospitality offered & quickly taken up by Scottish Government officials. [read post]
22 Apr 2009, 6:00 am
Legal reformer Peter Cherbi of Injustice Scotland said: "This lawyer is unfit to practise and should have been struck off. [read post]
22 Mar 2011, 7:16 am
- Ed) While Sir Muir Russell holds no other public appointments currently, Mr McAllister is also a part-time Convenor of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland with a remuneration of £430 per day.Mr McAllister is however, more remembered for being caught in the scandal over former Law Society Chief Executive Douglas Mill’s secret claims fixing memos, as covered by one of our own reporters, Peter Cherbi, HEREThe announcement from the Scottish Government :Judicial… [read post]
