Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University
Nick is a Lecturer in Law in the Department of Law, Economics, Accountancy and Risk. Nick teaches mainly in the area of Public Law, Human Rights and Civil Liberties. His research reflects this including many public law issues including: developments around the Scottish Parliament, constitutional legal theory, housing law and the changing ways in which the state interacts with society and individuals. Nick regularly appears on radio discussing civil liberties issues in Scottish society. He has also written on legal research skills for students at all levels.
Scotland and a second independence referendum: what is the legal situation?
Mar 14, 2017 07:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotlands first minister, has announced her intention to hold another Scottish independence referendum in the wake of the UKs vote to leave the European Union. Campaign badges are being looked out and...
Scotland can't veto Brexit – but London may be unable to stop indyref2
Jun 28, 2016 00:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
Nick McKerrell, Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University Nice knowing you. GrAI As the general chaos around Brexit engulfed the UK one more dramatic headline emerged: Scottish parliament could block...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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