Tag: Scotland
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James Balfour
Sir James Balfour (of Pittendreich) (d. 1583 or 1584), Scottish judge and politician, son of Sir Michael Balfour of Montquhanny, was educated for the legal branch of the church of Scotland. In June 1547, together with Knox and others taken at St Andrews, he was condemned to the French […]
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John Hill Burton
John Hill Burton (1809-1881), Scottish historical writer, the son of an officer in the army, was born at Aberdeen on the 22nd of August 1809. After studying at the university of his native city, he removed to Edinburgh, where he qualified for the Scottish bar and practised as an advocate; […]
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John de Baliol
John de Baliol (1249-1315), king of Scotland, was a son of John de Baliol (d. 1269) of Barnard Castle, Durham, by his wife Dervorguila, daughter of Alan, earl of Galloway, and became head of the Baliol family (see above) and lord of extensive lands in England, France and Scotland on his […]
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Counsel
Definition of Counsel In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Counsel : A barrister, barristers collectively, or anyone advising and representing litigants. Counsel Meaning Counsel in Scottish Law Advocates who act for the prosecution and the defence. Counsel […]
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Thomas Dempster
Thomas Dempster Life and Work Thomas Dempster (1579-1625), Scottish scholar and historian, was born at Cliftbog, Aberdeenshire, the son of Thomas Dempster of Muresk, Auchterless and Killesmont, sheriff of Banff and Buchan. According to his own account, he was the twenty-fourth of twenty-nine […]
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Solicitor
Solicitor Meaning Solicitor in Scottish Law A lawyer who is a member of the Law Society of Scotland. Solicitor in North Ireland A legal practitioner who generally is responsible for advising clients on legal matters, preparing legal documents, representing clients in summary matters, and […]
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Hearing
Definition of Hearing In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Hearing : The trial of a case before a court. Hearings are usually in public but the public may be barred from the court in certain circumstances (See in camera). Hearing Meaning Hearing in Scottish […]
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Alexander Henderson
Alexander Henderson (1583-1646), Scottish ecclesiastic, was born in 1583 at Criech, Fifeshire. He graduated at the university of St Andrews in 1603, and in 1610 was appointed professor of rhetoric and philosophy and questor of the faculty of arts. Shortly after this he was presented to the […]
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William Barclay
William Barclay (1546-1608) Scottish jurist, was born in Aberdeenshire in 1546. Educated at Aberdeen University, he went to France in 1573, and studied law under Cujas, at Bourges, where he took his doctor’s degree. Charles III., duke of Lorraine, appointed him professor of civil law in the […]
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Custody
Definition of Custody In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Custody : 1. Imprisonment or confinement. The current policy behind the use of custody was established in the Criminal Justice Act 1991 and has been consolidated by the Powers of Criminal Courts […]
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Verdict
Verdict Meaning Verdict in Scottish Law The decision reached at the end of a trial Definition of Verdict The trial judge, when explaining what is required of the jury, will direct them that a unanimous decision is needed.
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Victim
Victim Information and Advice Meaning Victim in Scottish Law TheCOPFSservice that offers assistance to some victims and witnesses. Definition of Victim A victim is defined as a person who has complained of the commission of an offence against themselves or their property.
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Victim
Victim Information and Advice Meaning Victim in Scottish Law TheCOPFSservice that offers assistance to some victims and witnesses. Definition of Victim A victim is defined as a person who has complained of the commission of an offence against themselves or their property.
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Devolved Administrations
Devolved Administrations (Government) List of Devolved Administrations (Government) Northern Ireland Executive The Scottish Government Welsh Government Northern Ireland Executive The Northern Ireland Executive is the administrative branch of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the […]
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Devolved Administrations
Devolved Administrations (Government) List of Devolved Administrations (Government) Northern Ireland Executive The Scottish Government Welsh Government Northern Ireland Executive The Northern Ireland Executive is the administrative branch of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the […]