tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123430552024-03-13T22:21:54.134+00:00MiniTrials + The Paisley SnailNews about MiniTrials - and a selection of Scottish law-related links. Somewhere for all those interested in Scots law and education - with just a hint of ginger beer and a snail.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-25354556460783843902019-10-12T14:59:00.000+01:002019-10-12T14:59:18.614+01:00The Class of 2019 - Edinburgh MiniTrialsWell done everyone!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-46444804664049087262019-10-10T09:58:00.000+01:002019-10-11T10:25:33.919+01:00Scottish Jury Research<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">How about a response on behalf of some MiniTrial participants?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 17px;">They are well placed to comment - from a position of independence, knowledge and understanding. A modern studies project perhaps.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">See: </span><a dir="ltr" href="https://www.gov.scot/news/scottish-jury-research/" style="font-size: 17px;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">https://www.gov.scot/news/scottish-jury-research/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some may say - don't forget to read the written judge's directions contained in the jury manual.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.scotland-judiciary.org.uk/Upload/Documents/JuryManualFebruary2019.pdf">Click Here - for details</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Would the current directions benefit from some revisal?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-69548912691859529332019-09-02T11:39:00.001+01:002019-09-02T11:39:36.330+01:00The Scottish Sentencing CouncilThere are new educational materials from the Scottish Sentencing Council.<br />
<a href="https://www.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/about-sentencing/education-resources/">Click here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-11691658848349102322019-06-09T16:14:00.002+01:002019-06-09T16:14:17.435+01:00The Clark Foundation for Legal EducationThe Clark Foundation for Legal Education has a new website.<br />
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To go to it - click <a href="https://www.clarkfoundation.org.uk/">HERE</a> for further details.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-55133895072269905462019-03-22T14:54:00.000+00:002019-03-22T14:54:08.647+00:00Faculty open dayFor details of The Faculty of Advocates open day<br />
<a href="http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2019/mar/faculty-announces-open-day-for-senior-pupils-and-students">Click Here</a><br />
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Our Edinburgh MiniTrials took place on 8th December 2018. Here are a selection of photos from the day. It looks like all participants had a great time. Anyone can get involved. If you would like a school to participate or would like more information, please get in touch. </div>
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<br />Safeenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03449417494797752192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-47370388748962912422018-12-16T14:58:00.001+00:002018-12-16T14:58:34.646+00:00Feeding ambitionLast week I had the pleasure of participating in the Edinburgh MiniTrials, held at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Many lawyers and court staff were involved. Along with three other members of the Faculty of Advocates, I played the role of a sheriff and watched as pupils from various Edinburgh high schools took over the courtroom. <br />
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As a member of the Bar it's always fun to get a taster of sitting in the judge's chair. I sat on the Bench with my script, nervously hoping I don't fluff the lines up. Sitting there I realised it's actually hard being a judge - the varying judges I have come into contact with over the course of my career always make it look so easy. <br />
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My nervousness made me appreciate that I won't be the only nervous one in the courtroom. I have to say though, I was astounded by the level of talent that was displayed by the pupils taking part. From excellent examination in chief to well thought out jury speeches, it was clear that the pupils participating had put a lot of hard work in and indeed will be an asset to whichever path they choose in the future. <br />
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Seeing this level of enthusiasm and talent was really eye opening for me and made giving up my Saturday well worth it. For the Scottish legal system to continually strengthen, as practicing lawyers, it's important that we help the younger generation develop. Giving these pupils a small taster of what it's like to be a lawyer could help inspire them into a career in law (or put them off...) and even if they choose a different career path, at least they will have had this opportunity to boost their confidence in public speaking. Working hand in hand with schools, we can help feed ambitions of pupils. MiniTrials is the perfect project for doing just that. <br />
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Safeena Rashid AdvocateSafeenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03449417494797752192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-27553097143792197292018-11-27T11:29:00.002+00:002018-11-27T11:32:00.776+00:00Scottish Sentencing CouncilFor the new “Principles and purposes of sentencing - Sentencing Guideline” (effective from 26 November 2018) and other educational materials go to the Scottish Sentencing Council website using the link on the sidebar.<br />
Or just click <a href="https://www.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/">HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-76812984307225679632018-11-25T15:16:00.000+00:002018-11-26T09:55:30.707+00:00The Paisley Snail<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Question</b>: who created the Paisley Snail painting that is featured in the header to the main web-site?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Answer</b>: it was <b>David Michie</b> OBE, RSA, PSSA, FRSA, RGI a Scottish artist of international standing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">David was so taken by the story of <i>Donoghue v Stevenson</i> 1932 SC (HL) 31 that he felt constrained to pay homage to the case in this delightful orginal piece of work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For further details of the case - go to the Scottish Council of Law Reporting website <a href="http://www.scottishlawreports.org.uk/resources/dvs/donoghue-v-stevenson-report.html">HERE</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For those who wish to try a CIVIL jury trial - the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Donoghue v Stevenson</i> MiniTrial is <a href="http://www.scottishlawreports.org.uk/resources/dvs/minitrial/index.html">HERE</a> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-7629002418026295702018-11-25T14:49:00.002+00:002018-12-29T16:53:19.036+00:00The Edinburgh MiniTrials 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 16th consecutive annual Edinburgh MiniTrials took place in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Saturday 8 December 2018. A great day. Well done everyone.<br />
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The schools taking part were:<br />
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<li>Trinity Academy</li>
<li>The Royal High School</li>
<li>Forrester High School</li>
<li>Balerno High School</li>
<li>James Gillespie's High School</li>
<li>St Augustine's RCHS</li>
<li>St Thomas of Aquins RCHS, and</li>
<li>Gracemount High School</li>
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<span style="color: yellow;">The Edinburgh Sentencing materials are <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A01d733aa-a8d0-4198-a1fb-c6d75c7fea63">HERE</a></span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-87546993401710837162018-11-24T13:57:00.003+00:002018-11-25T14:56:27.278+00:00The Orkney MiniTrials 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: yellow;">Congratulations to all those involved in the first Orkney MiniTrials.</span></b><br />
The events took place in Kirkwall Sheriff Court on Saturday 3 November 2018 using MiniTrial materials. The schools taking part were:<br />
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<li>Stromness Academy; and </li>
<li>Westray Junior High.</li>
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Standards were extremely high and everyone appears to have thoroughly enjoyed their day in court.<br />
Thanks go out to all the teachers, local lawyers, police and court staff for making the event such a success - and for whetting the appetite for next year.<br />
Well done everyone.<br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The Orkney MiniTrials 2018 starter pack is <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A443a1ec5-5645-43de-a5d0-9d2e896bd771">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The Orkney Sentencing materials are <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Acbb292f7-d36f-4648-b836-c993cc92031b">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">For a link to the Kirkwall Grammar School website: Click <a href="http://www.kgsorkney.com/news.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-38460341968882597472018-02-19T23:49:00.002+00:002018-11-24T17:25:43.529+00:00A statue for May Donoghue<span style="color: red;">Breaking news:</span><br />
A proposed commemorative statue for May Donoghue. <br />
Details thanks to Scottish Legal News:<br />
<a href="http://www.scottishlegal.com/2018/02/19/may-donoghue-snail-bottle-case-commemorated-statue/">Click HERE for SLN</a><br />
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For the full background to the case - visit the resources of the Scottish Council of Law Reporting (SCLR) at:<br />
<a href="http://www.scottishlawreports.org.uk/resources/dvs/donoghue-v-stevenson.html">http://www.scottishlawreports.org.uk/resources/dvs/donoghue-v-stevenson.html</a> .<br />
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Thanks also to “The Paisley Irregulars of Vancouver” who spotted the story from Canada - and who later provided this photograph.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-18194650726342138372018-01-20T18:32:00.001+00:002018-11-25T17:26:40.932+00:00The Forth Valley MiniTrials 2017<div class="MsoNormal">
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<li><b>Falkirk</b>, </li>
<li><b>Alloa</b>, and </li>
<li><b>Stirling.</b></li>
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The events took place over
3 days on 22 September and 1 and 3 November 2017. The feedback has been very positive and
complementary. The sheriffs presiding were <b>Sheriff David
Mackie</b> in Alloa and Stirling, and <b>Sheriff Mundy</b> in Falkirk. The eight schools
involved were:<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Denny
High School,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Larbert
High School,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>St
Mungo’s High School,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Alloa
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Lornshill
Academy,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>St Modans
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Balfron
High School, and<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">McLaren
High School.</span> </b></li>
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Many thanks to all of the pupils and teachers involved - and for the support provided to them locally by:<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Sheriff Clerks,</b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>The Crown
Office and Procurator Fiscal Service,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Bar
Associations,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Police
Scotland,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>G4S,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Social
Work Departments,<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>The
Witness Service, and<o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><b>The media
– Falkirk Herald, Alloa Advertiser and Stirling Observer.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US"> </span>The sentencing exercises were based on
materials from the <b>Scottish Sentencing Council</b>. </div>
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<span lang="EN-US">All the events were organised by <b>John
MacFarlane, Crown Office. </b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Materials from <b>MiniTrial.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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The Forth Valley MiniTrials 2017 starter pack is <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Abb475296-91f0-4e97-9e00-dc9ffc2ccf82">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;">The Forth Valley Sentencing materials are <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A6c5a6642-9866-4281-a5ff-441ed2585df3">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Well done everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: orange;">The </span><b><span style="color: yellow;">Edinburgh MiniTrials 2017</span></b><span style="color: orange;"> took place on Saturday 7 October 2017.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;">This was the 15th consecutive annual event in Edinburgh Sheriff Court.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange;">The schools participating this year were:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: orange;">Forrester High School</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Holy Rood High School</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">James Gillespie's HS</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">The Royal High School</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Portobello High School</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Balerno High School</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">St Thomas of Aquins RC HS and</span></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Craigmount High School.</span></li>
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<span style="color: orange;">They were all brilliant. </span><span style="color: orange;">Well done to all those involved and to all those who assisted. Special thanks to Richard Hart of Trinity Academy for organising the event and liaising with the teachers and supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: orange;">To see the starter pack of materials for the Edinburgh MiniTrials 2017 </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtfPmu3PzrWz33Q3Ar2N2HVWabnlfdT2qSOrhlUHXOk"><span style="color: magenta;">Click here</span></a></span><span style="color: magenta;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Thanks to the </span><span style="color: yellow; font-weight: bold;">Scottish Sentencing Council </span><span style="color: orange;">and others </span><span style="color: orange;">we now have </span><span style="color: yellow;">NEW</span><span style="color: orange;"> MiniTrial s</span><span style="color: orange;">entencing materials relating to the adjourned diet for sentence in the case of </span><span style="color: orange;"><i>HMA v Wade</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1neqwoMxmHXJc7sovmiOLNuPGWanyr-dMxhI7XerBs2k/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="color: magenta;">Click here</span></a><span style="color: orange;"> </span></b></span><span style="color: orange;">to see the sentencing exercise.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Click here</b></span></a><span style="color: orange;"> to go to the Scottish Sentencing Council website for more information on sentencing.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: orange;">Good luck to all those involved in the forthcoming "</span><b><span style="color: yellow;">Forth Valley MiniTrials</span></b><span style="color: orange;">" due to take place in :</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: yellow;"><b>Alloa </b></span><span style="color: orange;"> on 1 November; and</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: orange;">All these events have been
organised by John MacFarlane of the Crown Office Strategy Development Team and are supported by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, the Scottish
Courts and Tribunals Service, Police Scotland, local bar associations, social
work departments and G4S. </span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-27516046523831647542017-08-11T10:07:00.000+01:002017-08-11T10:07:54.164+01:00New SCTS video on jury serviceThe Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service has produced a video showing different stages of the jury experience.<br />
Watch it <a href="http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/coming-to-court/jurors">HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-29490595578972530622017-07-04T13:03:00.000+01:002017-07-18T10:31:22.624+01:00Stirling Sheriff Court hosts Primary School MiniTrial<div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: rosario, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: red;">Well done to everyone involved.</span><span style="color: orange;"> 😊</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: orange;">Thanks to </span><a href="http://www.advocates.org.uk/"><span style="color: magenta;">www.advocates.org.uk</span></a><span style="color: orange;"> for this article dated 26 June 2017:</span></strong></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></strong></span>
<span style="color: orange;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">"PRIMARY</strong> pupils who took over Stirling Sheriff Court to stage a Faculty MiniTrial were clear in their verdict – “super duper mega fun!” </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">The youngsters, from St Mary’s Episcopal Primary School, Dunblane, acted out a trial before “Sheriff” Laura Thomson, Advocate, who had helped them prepare for their day in court and was impressed by the budding legal talent. </span><span style="color: orange;">“The MiniTrial was a huge success – I was so proud of the kids, they worked so hard and delivered a fantastic performance. After the trial, they were taken on a tour of the cells and I think that was the highlight for them!” she said. </span><span style="color: orange;">“I am grateful to the Sheriff Clerk at Stirling for hosting our MiniTrial – being able to conduct the trial in a real courtroom was a fantastic opportunity for the children.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">Asked for their impressions, the pupils reported that it had been “a brilliant night” and that they wanted “to say a big thank-you to Ms Thomson for organising it all and coming in to work with us. ”</span><span style="color: orange;">Theo declared: "It was super duper mega fun!" Logan had “loved the experience", while for Sam, it was “one of the best times of my life!” </span><span style="color: orange;">Millie said she had been “inspired to possibly become a lawyer”, and Julie and Madeleine learned that “there are holding cells downstairs in a courthouse” and “there is a Clerk of Court”. </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">MiniTrials for schools were the idea of Lord Kinclaven (Sandy Wylie, QC) who wanted to demystify the law in an enjoyable way and give youngsters the chance to learn what really happens in a Scottish court, as opposed to what they might see on television or read in books.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;">The project was launched in 2002 and thousands of pupils throughout Scotland have taken part, often in real courtrooms in their local sheriff court."</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-55353094100669537282016-12-31T00:32:00.000+00:002017-07-07T12:58:58.173+01:00New Year Honour for MiniTrials<b><span style="color: red;">Her Majesty the Queen has recognised the MiniTrial educational initiative</span> by awarding an OBE to its founder Sandy Wylie (Lord Kinclaven) in the New Year Honours List.</b><br />
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"I am delighted," said Sandy. "This is a great honour from Her Majesty which must be dedicated to the thousands of young people, teachers, lawyers and court staff who have worked together so enthusiastically and selflessly to make MiniTrials such a success in so many places over the past 15 years or so. I am immensely proud of all of them. I hope that this public recognition of MiniTrials encourages even more schools to take part. It is a simple user-friendly way of finding out more about our Scottish legal system - and it is great fun too. I would like to see every school given an opportunity to take part. So spread the word. The materials are freely available online and I am happy to help if I can."<br />
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"Thank you everyone - and best wishes for 2017."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-51480313600823215462016-11-27T11:43:00.001+00:002016-12-27T17:25:50.116+00:00"Top Marks for MiniTrials" - Edinburgh 8 October 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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See The Faculty of Advocates website for details. <a href="http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2016/oct/top-marks-for-minitrials">Click here for Faculty News.</a></div>
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This was the 14th annual Edinburgh MiniTrials event. Many congratulations to Richard Hart of Trinity Academy for organising things and to all the schools, pupils and teachers involved from:<br />
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<li>Royal High School</li>
<li>Craigmount High School</li>
<li>Wester Hailes EC</li>
<li>Balerno High School</li>
<li>St Thomas of Aquins RC HS</li>
<li>Portobello High School</li>
<li>Liberton High School, and</li>
<li>St Augustine's RC HS.</li>
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Many thanks, as always, to all the lawyers and court personnel who gave of their time and expertise so freely and enthusiastically. A very successful day. Well done everyone.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-13935242046546313292016-11-26T18:11:00.002+00:002016-12-20T22:55:30.401+00:00You be the judge - sentencing exercisesTry these sentencing exercises from England and Wales - and generate some interesting discussions.<br />
<a href="http://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/about-sentencing/you-be-the-judge/">You be the judge - click here</a>.<br />
Many thanks to the Sentencing Council for England and Wales for excellent materials.<br />
<a href="https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/about-sentencing/information-for-teachers/">For resources for schools - click here</a>.<br />
Remember that the law in Scotland is different.<br />
Can you find out what the main differences are?<br />
<a href="https://www.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/">Scottish Sentencing Council - click here</a>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-41744398574819630182015-10-23T15:53:00.001+01:002015-10-23T15:56:50.640+01:00The First Lady of MiniTrials retiring?<br />
"Thank you Joan - for all your help and support over the past 13 years."<br />
from all your friends and colleagues at MiniTrials.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scottishlegal.com/2015/10/22/faculty-pays-tribute-to-first-lady-of-minitrials-as-she-steps-down/">Scottish Legal News - click here for details</a><br />
<a href="http://www.journalonline.co.uk/News/1020918.aspx#.Vii6m36rSUl">The Journal Online</a><br />
<a href="http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news">The Faculty of Advocates</a>Gail Wyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06381036203677157390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-32278650926586070532015-06-23T22:47:00.001+01:002015-06-23T22:47:54.071+01:00Magna Carta<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1534199672"></span><span id="goog_1534199673"></span><a href="http://magnacarta800th.com/">Magnacarta800th.com - click here for details</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-26695513581482986322015-06-23T22:37:00.000+01:002015-06-25T23:29:44.730+01:00Edinburgh MiniTrials 2014 - a retrospective<blockquote style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;" type="cite">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A special guest at the Faculty's MiniTrials event on Saturday 4</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">October 2014 in Edinburgh was impressed by what he saw, describing the day as "a fabulous insight into the justice system".<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Eric McQueen, Chief Executive of the Scottish Court Service, watched pupils from eight city schools act out criminal trials in the setting of real courtrooms in the sheriff court. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was delighted to be invited. It was evident to me that a huge amount of effort had gone into preparing the event to make it a great experience for the pupils," said Mr McQueen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"I watched them arrive in the court - some uncertain, some nervous and some in awe of their surroundings. But within a short time they had transformed into confident prosecutors, defenders, jurors and witnesses. All played their roles with commitment and vigour and their enthusiasm was contagious. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">"The day gave them a fabulous insight into the justice system while also helping to build transferable skills in public speaking, listening, debating and reasoning - all of which will stand them in good stead for their future." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The MiniTrials initiative is now in its 12th year, and participating schools in Edinburgh in 2014 were: : Craigmount High School, Drummond Community High School, Firrhill High School, Forrester High School, St Augustine's High School, St Thomas of Aquin's High School, The Royal High School and Trinity Academy.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343055.post-48923036465422676212015-06-23T22:20:00.003+01:002015-06-25T12:48:09.057+01:00Edinburgh MiniTrials - 3 October 2015The 13th annual Edinburgh MiniTrials are due to take place on Saturday 3 October 2015 in Edinburgh Sheriff Court. The schools taking part will be:<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Boroughmuir High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Currie High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Drummond High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Forrester High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Holyrood High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">James Gillespie’s High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Queensferry High School<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Trinity Academy</span></b></div>
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The 11th annual Edinburgh MiniTrials took place on 5 October 2013 in Edinburgh Sheriff Court. <br />
The guest speaker was the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill MSP.<br />
The following schools participated in the all day event - which was a great success:<br />
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3671">Boroughmuir High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3677">Currie High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3678">James Gillespie’s High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3679">Portobello High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3681">Queensferry High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3684">The Royal High School,</b></div>
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<b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377536973133_3687">St Augustine’s High School, and</b></div>
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<b>Wester Hailes Education Centre.</b></div>
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Well done everyone.<br />
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<a href="http://minitrial.org.uk/pdfs/Edinburgh%20MiniTrials%202013%20-%20AFW1.pdf"><strong>Dowload the Edinburgh MiniTrial materials - from HERE</strong></a><br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/726/ten_years_on_and_success_of_minitrials_goes_on"><span style="color: #dd7700;">The City of Edinburgh Council.</span></a></div>
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