The populist carnage of young lives going on under our noses: theconversation.com/its-a-myth-tha…

Premier league lawyers: the average profit per partner in Scottish law firm, Brodies, (£680,000) now higher than the average wage at Rangers (£649,770) see us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=d0aa16981c&… and statista.com/statistics/547… #SPL

Jamaica's justice ministry wants to fund mediation for modest claims out of legal aid: jis.gov.jm/justice-minist… Surely Scotland ought to do the same when rules encourage mediation but no funding exists? Keith Brown Ashley Denham

Practical Tips for Mediators: Parties Who Take Cold Feet mediationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2021/10/10/pra…

For a reflection on the protests today in Glasgow join us on Clubhouse. The Glasgow Voice Extinction Rebellion UK 🌍 I'm discussing “Keeping our Cool - COP26” with Let’s Talk Glasgow. Saturday, 6 Nov at 7:00 pm GMT in @clubhouse. Join us! clubhouse.com/event/xLrodgo6

The Global Day of Action draws thousands of Climate Change protesters to the city. The #protest sees movements mobilising against the world leaders attending the #COP26 Climate summit.   #Glasgow, UK November 06, 2021

Government claims Boris has at least handled the pandemic well. These graphs give the lie - note last winter's 'Boris spike' of UK deaths compared to similar countries (even the US)

Happy Birthday ⁦Paul McCartney⁩

Had a lovely Saturday at Solas Festival

Armando Iannucci said this about Liz Truss and the more we watch, the funnier it gets thepoke.co.uk/2022/07/14/arm…

Will the ghost of Halsey finally be put to rest? Very important consultation by the MoJ on introducing mandatory mediation for small claims (up to £10,000) with cases stayed for 28 days, no general right of opt-out and penalties for non-compliance. See consult.justice.gov.uk/dispute-resolu…

Why isn't this obvious? theconversation.com/cost-of-living…

Delighted to win the Highly Commended Community Contribution award Scottish Legal Awards. Well done everyone. Strathclyde Law School Charlie Irvine University of Strathclyde

For anyone tempted to defend UK Gov's Rwanda asylum policy, read this QC's comment on its Australian inspiration: "The punishment of innocent people to shape the behaviour of others is impossible to justify. It is the philosophy of hostage-takers." (Julian Burnside)

This gives me such a sense of joy. Well done Perth!

My head is buzzing after a great Mediation in Practice weekend Strathclyde Law School StrathclydeMediation, really enjoyed trying out new approaches and learning from all the different skills and styles in our diverse group

Does the UK need a False Claims Act? Sobering reading on insurance-based healthcare #falseclaims #healthcare justice.gov/opa/pr/false-c…

Read our Director's article in today's Scotsman. How sharing can help develop better practice. @sacro David Hossack @cahirstworks Rachel Weiss Rachael Bicknell scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

A great image for today's #ArchiveTravel theme. Photo of tram car 271 crossing Kelvinbridge near GlasgowSubway in 1956 with Lansdowne Parish Church by John Honeyman (Websters Theatre) & St Mary's Cathedral in the background. #Archive30