Peter Cherbi
@petercherbi.bsky.social
Journalist 📰
Investigations & news: Judiciary, Courts, Justice & Law 🧑⚖️⚖️
Wildlife 🐘🐋🐺🐝 Nature 🌳🦉 & otters 🦦 along for the ride
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
All Comms & Email to: [email protected]
Website : https://petercherbi.blogspot.com
Investigations & news: Judiciary, Courts, Justice & Law 🧑⚖️⚖️
Wildlife 🐘🐋🐺🐝 Nature 🌳🦉 & otters 🦦 along for the ride
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
All Comms & Email to: [email protected]
Website : https://petercherbi.blogspot.com
'Passcode'
and
'no way for anyone else to read it'
🤣
and
'no way for anyone else to read it'
🤣
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
'Passcode'
and
'no way for anyone else to read it'
🤣
and
'no way for anyone else to read it'
🤣
The Police Scotland freebie & expenses law unto themselves regime - needs a fuller report on names & numbers of expenses, perks & junkets, secret payouts, NDAs & scandals at @policescotland.bsky.social under every Chief Constable, from 2013 to 2025
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1948209...
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1948209...
November 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Police Scotland freebie & expenses law unto themselves regime - needs a fuller report on names & numbers of expenses, perks & junkets, secret payouts, NDAs & scandals at @policescotland.bsky.social under every Chief Constable, from 2013 to 2025
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1948209...
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1948209...
There were so many public cash perks at @policescotland.bsky.social while Iain Livingstone was Chief Constable (Interim & Actual) -
- it was difficult to keep up with who was filling up the most on Scottish Govt public cash 💰🏴
Snapshot of Top cops perks ⬇️
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottis...
- it was difficult to keep up with who was filling up the most on Scottish Govt public cash 💰🏴
Snapshot of Top cops perks ⬇️
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottis...
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
There were so many public cash perks at @policescotland.bsky.social while Iain Livingstone was Chief Constable (Interim & Actual) -
- it was difficult to keep up with who was filling up the most on Scottish Govt public cash 💰🏴
Snapshot of Top cops perks ⬇️
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottis...
- it was difficult to keep up with who was filling up the most on Scottish Govt public cash 💰🏴
Snapshot of Top cops perks ⬇️
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottis...
Thread re new Chief Constable 2nd home expenses news 🏴🏠
In previous @policescotland.bsky.social admin during Iain Livingstone tenure as 'interim' & then actual Chief Constable
Scot Pol Authority Whistleblower revealed DCC Rose Fitzpatrick asked for relocation expenses (£67K) to be paid in cash ⬇️
In previous @policescotland.bsky.social admin during Iain Livingstone tenure as 'interim' & then actual Chief Constable
Scot Pol Authority Whistleblower revealed DCC Rose Fitzpatrick asked for relocation expenses (£67K) to be paid in cash ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thread re new Chief Constable 2nd home expenses news 🏴🏠
In previous @policescotland.bsky.social admin during Iain Livingstone tenure as 'interim' & then actual Chief Constable
Scot Pol Authority Whistleblower revealed DCC Rose Fitzpatrick asked for relocation expenses (£67K) to be paid in cash ⬇️
In previous @policescotland.bsky.social admin during Iain Livingstone tenure as 'interim' & then actual Chief Constable
Scot Pol Authority Whistleblower revealed DCC Rose Fitzpatrick asked for relocation expenses (£67K) to be paid in cash ⬇️
In Scotland's legal system - Where there's a will there's a crook 🏴⚖️
Note -even if there is no will there can still be crooks🤑
Tip: Key to revealing dodgy goings-on in deceased estates & wills, 'gifts' & undeclared hidden stuff - is to examine work, legal fees & links of lawyers handling the wills
Note -even if there is no will there can still be crooks🤑
Tip: Key to revealing dodgy goings-on in deceased estates & wills, 'gifts' & undeclared hidden stuff - is to examine work, legal fees & links of lawyers handling the wills
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In Scotland's legal system - Where there's a will there's a crook 🏴⚖️
Note -even if there is no will there can still be crooks🤑
Tip: Key to revealing dodgy goings-on in deceased estates & wills, 'gifts' & undeclared hidden stuff - is to examine work, legal fees & links of lawyers handling the wills
Note -even if there is no will there can still be crooks🤑
Tip: Key to revealing dodgy goings-on in deceased estates & wills, 'gifts' & undeclared hidden stuff - is to examine work, legal fees & links of lawyers handling the wills
Would have been interesting to see outcome of a Judicial Review by Scottish judges of ex judge Lord Bracadale's refusal to recuse from £50M death in custody inquiry
- however the ex-judge has now resigned after Scots Police Federation claims of apparent bias
drive.google.com/file/d/1EPp4...
- however the ex-judge has now resigned after Scots Police Federation claims of apparent bias
drive.google.com/file/d/1EPp4...
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Would have been interesting to see outcome of a Judicial Review by Scottish judges of ex judge Lord Bracadale's refusal to recuse from £50M death in custody inquiry
- however the ex-judge has now resigned after Scots Police Federation claims of apparent bias
drive.google.com/file/d/1EPp4...
- however the ex-judge has now resigned after Scots Police Federation claims of apparent bias
drive.google.com/file/d/1EPp4...
better interview all foxes, herons & crows in the vicinity just to be on the safe side - and anyway who would ever eat a swan? 🤔
September 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
better interview all foxes, herons & crows in the vicinity just to be on the safe side - and anyway who would ever eat a swan? 🤔
Even when Scots judges [& ex Lord Advocates] are former or retired judges - they object to Freedom of Information public transparency on their work interests & earnings
Lord Hardie told MSPs he objected to release of his £1 million salary on the nine years long Trams inquiry
Lord Hardie told MSPs he objected to release of his £1 million salary on the nine years long Trams inquiry
September 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Even when Scots judges [& ex Lord Advocates] are former or retired judges - they object to Freedom of Information public transparency on their work interests & earnings
Lord Hardie told MSPs he objected to release of his £1 million salary on the nine years long Trams inquiry
Lord Hardie told MSPs he objected to release of his £1 million salary on the nine years long Trams inquiry
Further reading - How law firm Digby Brown [formerly linked to the new Scottish Secretary] - made secret rental payments to First Minister Henry Mcleish - who resigned over the scandal
+ note same law firm's string of judicial appointments by Lord Hardie 🧑⚖️🤝
www.heraldscotland.com/news/1213579...
+ note same law firm's string of judicial appointments by Lord Hardie 🧑⚖️🤝
www.heraldscotland.com/news/1213579...
September 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Further reading - How law firm Digby Brown [formerly linked to the new Scottish Secretary] - made secret rental payments to First Minister Henry Mcleish - who resigned over the scandal
+ note same law firm's string of judicial appointments by Lord Hardie 🧑⚖️🤝
www.heraldscotland.com/news/1213579...
+ note same law firm's string of judicial appointments by Lord Hardie 🧑⚖️🤝
www.heraldscotland.com/news/1213579...
Who is the new Scottish Secretary after Ian Murray's sacking .. Douglas Alexander
Thinking of convos with Andy Duncan (constituent of Henry McLeish) in 2000/01 on lawyers, law firms & their links to Labour politicians inc McLeish, & judiciary 📜
plus Lord Hardie & judicial jobs ⬇️
archive.ph/lUNAX
Thinking of convos with Andy Duncan (constituent of Henry McLeish) in 2000/01 on lawyers, law firms & their links to Labour politicians inc McLeish, & judiciary 📜
plus Lord Hardie & judicial jobs ⬇️
archive.ph/lUNAX
September 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Who is the new Scottish Secretary after Ian Murray's sacking .. Douglas Alexander
Thinking of convos with Andy Duncan (constituent of Henry McLeish) in 2000/01 on lawyers, law firms & their links to Labour politicians inc McLeish, & judiciary 📜
plus Lord Hardie & judicial jobs ⬇️
archive.ph/lUNAX
Thinking of convos with Andy Duncan (constituent of Henry McLeish) in 2000/01 on lawyers, law firms & their links to Labour politicians inc McLeish, & judiciary 📜
plus Lord Hardie & judicial jobs ⬇️
archive.ph/lUNAX
Honestly, after all I saw in the other place .. I am soooo happy this new law shields me from A/C and DMs because I don’t read A/C, & don't answer DMs due to work rules😇
Those who need to reach one know where one can be reached 🌏 and how to make contact 📜🦦
Those who need to reach one know where one can be reached 🌏 and how to make contact 📜🦦
August 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Honestly, after all I saw in the other place .. I am soooo happy this new law shields me from A/C and DMs because I don’t read A/C, & don't answer DMs due to work rules😇
Those who need to reach one know where one can be reached 🌏 and how to make contact 📜🦦
Those who need to reach one know where one can be reached 🌏 and how to make contact 📜🦦
What Scotland's former Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian thought about Twitter & social media (in the McGarry conviction appeal)
"They are in many respects the modern day equivalent of gossip and tittle-tattle at the bus stop or the pub."
Full opinion - www.scotcourts.gov.uk/media/xxgj0l...
"They are in many respects the modern day equivalent of gossip and tittle-tattle at the bus stop or the pub."
Full opinion - www.scotcourts.gov.uk/media/xxgj0l...
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What Scotland's former Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian thought about Twitter & social media (in the McGarry conviction appeal)
"They are in many respects the modern day equivalent of gossip and tittle-tattle at the bus stop or the pub."
Full opinion - www.scotcourts.gov.uk/media/xxgj0l...
"They are in many respects the modern day equivalent of gossip and tittle-tattle at the bus stop or the pub."
Full opinion - www.scotcourts.gov.uk/media/xxgj0l...
Observation from across the Atlantic .. watched a ol' but perhaps now relevant again 'toon on YT and this frame stuck in one's mind ..
July 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Observation from across the Atlantic .. watched a ol' but perhaps now relevant again 'toon on YT and this frame stuck in one's mind ..
and remember those who spoke up for Goodwin at the time including a legal regulator boss ..
seem to remember the same [crashed] bank also sponsored lots of Law Society of Scotland content, meetings & more during the early 2000s
seem to remember the same [crashed] bank also sponsored lots of Law Society of Scotland content, meetings & more during the early 2000s
May 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
and remember those who spoke up for Goodwin at the time including a legal regulator boss ..
seem to remember the same [crashed] bank also sponsored lots of Law Society of Scotland content, meetings & more during the early 2000s
seem to remember the same [crashed] bank also sponsored lots of Law Society of Scotland content, meetings & more during the early 2000s
if it happens, the memes will be sooo good! 😅
January 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
if it happens, the memes will be sooo good! 😅
kinda get the feeling the AI from other place appears to be targeting perceived enemies incl political opponents, dissenters, & involves itself in genuine replies ..
An original post or thread can end up with AI political grooming & then AI runs a weird commentary on certain replies & questions ..
An original post or thread can end up with AI political grooming & then AI runs a weird commentary on certain replies & questions ..
January 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
kinda get the feeling the AI from other place appears to be targeting perceived enemies incl political opponents, dissenters, & involves itself in genuine replies ..
An original post or thread can end up with AI political grooming & then AI runs a weird commentary on certain replies & questions ..
An original post or thread can end up with AI political grooming & then AI runs a weird commentary on certain replies & questions ..
It may well be ridiculous not to pass Scotland's budget given current level of Westminster fakery
- but looking back to how 'the other place' was used to flood journos with fake tips, fake sources to pass dodgy law & fiddle headlines maybe we shouldn't have let that place get so influential at all
- but looking back to how 'the other place' was used to flood journos with fake tips, fake sources to pass dodgy law & fiddle headlines maybe we shouldn't have let that place get so influential at all
January 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It may well be ridiculous not to pass Scotland's budget given current level of Westminster fakery
- but looking back to how 'the other place' was used to flood journos with fake tips, fake sources to pass dodgy law & fiddle headlines maybe we shouldn't have let that place get so influential at all
- but looking back to how 'the other place' was used to flood journos with fake tips, fake sources to pass dodgy law & fiddle headlines maybe we shouldn't have let that place get so influential at all
Think we are going to need a bigger, maybe even humorously massive doge - to preserve & fight for democracy & transparency, folks 🐶⚖️🏛️
December 19, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Think we are going to need a bigger, maybe even humorously massive doge - to preserve & fight for democracy & transparency, folks 🐶⚖️🏛️
If Govt recovered Millions in Legal Aid abuse, there would be more money for those who need funding.
The systematic aggression against media, targeting of journalists & Freedom of Information from Prosecutors, Scotland's legal profession & legal regulators - during this probe - extends to this day.
The systematic aggression against media, targeting of journalists & Freedom of Information from Prosecutors, Scotland's legal profession & legal regulators - during this probe - extends to this day.
December 10, 2024 at 4:33 PM
If Govt recovered Millions in Legal Aid abuse, there would be more money for those who need funding.
The systematic aggression against media, targeting of journalists & Freedom of Information from Prosecutors, Scotland's legal profession & legal regulators - during this probe - extends to this day.
The systematic aggression against media, targeting of journalists & Freedom of Information from Prosecutors, Scotland's legal profession & legal regulators - during this probe - extends to this day.
While earning quite a bit in Legal Aid himself, the late Paul McBride QC had wise words on Scots solicitors [not forgotten] plan - to take control of the [up to] £160Million a year Scottish Legal Aid budget aid for themselves 🤑
"Like putting Homer Simpson in charge of a doughnut factory" 🍩💰
"Like putting Homer Simpson in charge of a doughnut factory" 🍩💰
December 2, 2024 at 4:31 PM
While earning quite a bit in Legal Aid himself, the late Paul McBride QC had wise words on Scots solicitors [not forgotten] plan - to take control of the [up to] £160Million a year Scottish Legal Aid budget aid for themselves 🤑
"Like putting Homer Simpson in charge of a doughnut factory" 🍩💰
"Like putting Homer Simpson in charge of a doughnut factory" 🍩💰
How the one about judges and their shareholdings in companies subject to Proceeds of Crime fines looked in publication:
"A TOP judge holds shares in a firm hit with a £13.9million proceeds-of-crime bill for bribing Saddam Hussein's regime ..."
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2014/05/proc...
"A TOP judge holds shares in a firm hit with a £13.9million proceeds-of-crime bill for bribing Saddam Hussein's regime ..."
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2014/05/proc...
November 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM
How the one about judges and their shareholdings in companies subject to Proceeds of Crime fines looked in publication:
"A TOP judge holds shares in a firm hit with a £13.9million proceeds-of-crime bill for bribing Saddam Hussein's regime ..."
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2014/05/proc...
"A TOP judge holds shares in a firm hit with a £13.9million proceeds-of-crime bill for bribing Saddam Hussein's regime ..."
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2014/05/proc...
How Scotland selects a Lord President in 2024 - In secrecy, & just like in 2015
Good to review coverage & material from earlier gig.
Of note after publication - wb came forward, provided info on f&f discussions re not having a lady Lord President for interesting reasons (2015). Maybe for a book!
Good to review coverage & material from earlier gig.
Of note after publication - wb came forward, provided info on f&f discussions re not having a lady Lord President for interesting reasons (2015). Maybe for a book!
November 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM
How Scotland selects a Lord President in 2024 - In secrecy, & just like in 2015
Good to review coverage & material from earlier gig.
Of note after publication - wb came forward, provided info on f&f discussions re not having a lady Lord President for interesting reasons (2015). Maybe for a book!
Good to review coverage & material from earlier gig.
Of note after publication - wb came forward, provided info on f&f discussions re not having a lady Lord President for interesting reasons (2015). Maybe for a book!
A small, if vocal flight of Wild Geese flying south across Scotland earlier this afternoon 🪿🏴
Minor course corrections observed, probably with Goose Positioning System assistance 🪿🌐
Minor course corrections observed, probably with Goose Positioning System assistance 🪿🌐
November 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
A small, if vocal flight of Wild Geese flying south across Scotland earlier this afternoon 🪿🏴
Minor course corrections observed, probably with Goose Positioning System assistance 🪿🌐
Minor course corrections observed, probably with Goose Positioning System assistance 🪿🌐
how's that going? 😅
November 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM
how's that going? 😅