Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Glasgow
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I was going to make that point to the minister.
I am glad to open for the Liberal Democrats in the last justice debate, the last stage 3 debate and the last substantive debate of the parliamentary session. As with many justice debates, the bill raises substantial issues around the interface between personal liberty, public safety and public confidence in the law. The rule against double jeopardy is an important part of that debate. It is...
To ask the Scottish Executive what the projected cost of the proposed new Strathclyde Police headquarters is.
Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Glasgow
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2011 — Election
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