Splendid Isolation: Scottish Criminal Law, the Privy Council, and the Supreme Court

This article offers a critical examination of Scottish criminal appeals. It is suggested that the traditional autonomy of the High Court of Justiciary has been undermined by a permissive interpretation of the devolution jurisdiction of the Privy Council. The implications for the establishment of a S...

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Published in:Criminal law review 2004-02, Vol.Feb, p.96-104
Main Author: Jones, Timothy H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appeals
Courts of appeals
Criminal law
Scotland
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Summary:This article offers a critical examination of Scottish criminal appeals. It is suggested that the traditional autonomy of the High Court of Justiciary has been undermined by a permissive interpretation of the devolution jurisdiction of the Privy Council. The implications for the establishment of a Supreme Court are discussed. (Original abstract)
ISSN:0011-135X