The influence of cognitive bias, stereotypes and other factors beyond the law on judicial decisions is explored in a new book by Dr Brian Barry, a law lecturer at Technological University Dublin. How Judges Judge: Empirical Insights into Judicial Decision-Making, published by Informa Law from Routle
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Global legal business DWF, which has offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh has announced plans to adopt a new internal operating structure with effect from May 2021. The group will replace its four divisions – commercial services, insurance services, international and connected services – wit
DWF has reported a double-digit increase in revenue and profits in the first half of the fiscal year in spite of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the half-year ending 31 October 2020, DWF saw group revenue growth by 15.4 per cent to reach £167.6 million. This was mostly dr
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found that the fact that the Minister for Justice in Iceland selected a judge for appointment, in favour of candidates shortlisted by an independent evaluation panel, without providing sufficient reasons, meant that the judicial app
Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, who retired from the Supreme Court bench just two months ago, has passed away at the age of 72. Tributes have been paid this morning to the former Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, who was appointed as one of the inaugural members of the UKSC on its creation in 20
The future of one of Ireland's most senior judges hangs in the balance after he broke social distancing rules earlier this year in a scandal that has rocked the Irish legal community. Mr Justice Séamus Woulfe's future on the Supreme Court bench is likely to be decided by the Oireachtas, Irela
A fresh legal challenge will see judges in Belfast asked to rule on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted in bad faith and for improper purpose in relation to Brexit. An anonymous litigant is seeking a declaration that the prime minister's decision to sign the Withdrawal Agreement and Northern
Rape complainants in Ireland questioned about their sexual history will have legal representation at trial, under new reforms announced by the country's Justice Minister, Helen McEntee. The measure is among changes meant to improve complainants' experience of the justice system detailed in the
The UK government has been urged to repatriate foreign fighters and their families detained in camps in north-east Syria following an intervention by UN human rights experts. In a court filing, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism and the UN s
A 32-year-old solicitor with Grenadian and Irish parents is set to become the youngest-ever deputy master in the High Court in England and Wales. Jason Raeburn, an associate at Baker McKenzie in London, is due to be sworn in as a deputy master in the Chancery Division of the High Court.
Irish lawyers believe that an embattled judge who broke social distancing rules should follow the example of other high-profile figures in the country and resign. A poll by our sister publication Irish Legal News found that sympathy has ebbed for Supreme Court judge Mr Justice S&
New legislation to improve the benefits system to help those who need it most was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament yesterday. The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill supports the delivery of the new Scottish Child Payment, to provide low-income familie
Professor Conor Gearty explores the background to the UK government's threat to depart from its long-standing advocacy of ‘the rule of law’ in international affairs. The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 declared itself a measure ‘to implement, and make other provision
Top row (L-R): Curtis Preston, Deborah-Anne O’Donnell, Molly Duncan, Ronan Duff. Bottom row (L-R): Sophie Gardiner, Sophie Richardson, Stephanie Goudie, Stewart Forrest. Lindsays has welcomed eight new trainees to its teams in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.
The banking team at Burges Salmon has acted as UK counsel for mobility startup Zoomo on a venture debt financing facility. Zoomo, which is a Sydney-based mobility startup, recently raised AUS$16 million to accelerate its global expansion into new categories and markets.
