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New man on Law Commission block takes advice from the old authorities



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Published Date: 13 October 2008
Claire Smith meets Patrick Layden, one of the five guardians of Scots law
IN A revolving bookcase behind his desk, Patrick Layden has a collection of leather-bound books which include work by the 18th century lawyer David Hume. As the newest member of the Scottish Law Commission, Mr Layden has already found himself reachin...



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  • Last Updated: 12 October 2008 7:48 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Legal Issues
 
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On Location 14/10/2008 01:59:58
People should not be tried twice, If allowed this will end up being used in every case.

This article is actually very misleading for the following reason:

People are already being tried twice in Scotland.

Upon a successful appeal Crown have been granted permission to re-try accused hence "Two Trials" so how can they claim we are not allowed to be tried twice ?

 

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