Following a webinar presentation by Jon Kiddie on the topic of homelessness and judicial review, a discussion arose on a question he had posed regarding the suitability of judicial review for challenging local authority decisions on homelessness. The consensus indicated a concern that judicial review may well not be fit for purpose. In this article, Jon analyses that concern further. more...

These are the accompanying slides for a webinar hosted by Burges Salmon on Monday 7th July 2020. Terra Firma Chambers' James Findlay QC and Craig Whelton of Burges Salmon acted for Gladman Developments Ltd in an appeal to the Court of Session. In its recent judgment, the Court set out its interpretation of how Scottish Planning Policy applies a tilted balance to planning decision making in Scotland. At this webinar, James and Craig considered the detail of the decision and its implications. more...

In this article, Jon Kiddie considers the essentials of remote hearings, particularly in relation to civil proceedings; from where we were pre-pandemic to the current situation where remote hearings have become the new norm. more...