The list of solicitors willing to
represent patients detained under mental health legislation, as featured on
these pages, has been updated.It now
includes out of hours contact details for relevant solicitors.
Please note, out of hours contact
details should only be used in cases of urgency. For example, a tribunal
hearing with very short notice, and/or where immediate contact may alleviate
any anxieties a person might have getting legal representation.
19.11.07 Less awareness of FOI among vulnerable groups
Public awareness of freedom of information is high, but some groups may be lagging behind, the Scottish Information Commissioner has warned.
Research published by the commissioner today has shown that 74% of those surveyed know about freedom of information, but young people, the elderly and those with disabilities do not have the same awareness.
Essays prompted by the Gill Review. Edited by David McArdle.
SCOLAG Online has been updated with a free download version of this collection of short essays and opinion pieces on the future of civil justice in Scotland.
You may be particularly interested in Hilary Patrick's essay "How
the civil justice system can meet the needs of vulnerable people", (on page 20).
A large font size version is also available from David McArdle on 1786 467285 or
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Research into the use of Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) in Scotland was published yesterday.
The findings were welcomed by Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing, who said it would help inform the Scottish Government's review of approaches to tackling antisocial behaviour.
