News Law UK supreme court UK supreme court's jurisdiction in Scotland upheld by review panel

Thursday, 15 September 2011 14:01

Lord McCluskey's report is a setback for Scottish government's attempts to limit UK courts adjudicating on criminal appeals.

An expert panel has upheld the right of the UK supreme court to overrule Scottish judges despite heated and vigorous attacks on its powers by Alex Salmond and his justice minister Kenny MacAskill.