BAILII Scotland Recent Decisions

Galloway Without Pylons v. Scottish Ministers - Judicial Review

The Court of Session issued an opinion in a judicial review case concerning the Scottish Ministers' decision to grant consent for SP Transmission plc to install overhead power lines. The petitioner argues the decision letter lacks adequate reasons for departing from the reporters' recommendation to refuse consent.

Court of Session Decision on Jurisdiction - Adun v. Adun

The Court of Session issued a decision regarding jurisdiction in a divorce action between Tamkara Olayinka Irimagha or Adun and David Kehinde Adun. The court considered a motion for a discretionary sist of the divorce proceedings based on jurisdiction and the pendency of a related case in Nigeria.

Sanjit Nandhra v. NHS Tribunal - Dental Professional Conduct Appeal

The Scottish Court of Session is hearing an appeal from Sanjit Nandhra, a dentist, against a decision by the NHS Tribunal to disqualify him from NHS lists due to professional misconduct. The tribunal found he exploited the COVID-19 emergency payment scheme by artificially limiting patient numbers to maximize returns, though he claimed only legally entitled payments.

Court of Session appeal decision on Scottish Legal Complaints Commission

The Court of Session has issued a decision regarding Patrick Henry McAuley's application for leave to appeal a decision by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC). This opinion is related to a separate application for permission to appeal an eligibility decision made by the Commission.