Legal news from the weekend press

HBOS: lawyers circle as Darling 'dithers' - Sunday Herald
ALISTAIR DARLING fought yesterday to quell speculation that the government will soon take control of the troubled Lloyds Banking Group by saying the "best place for such banks is in the private sector".

Call for legal inquiry into banks  - BBC
The Scottish businessman who led a bid for HBOS before it was merged with Lloyds TSB has called for a legal inquiry into the banking system. Jim Spowart said recent events raised serious questions about the banking sector, particularly in Scotland.

Calman sets sights on gun control power - Scotland on Sunday
CONTROL over firearms law is set to be handed from Westminster to Holyrood under a controversial plan that could finally lead to an airgun ban north of the border. A group of experts studying the Scottish Parliament has placed gun control at the top of its list of powers that could be transferred from London to Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday understands.

No interpreter ... so police asked accused's girlfriend to translate his rights - Sunday Herald
SCOTLAND'S LARGEST police force has been accused of breaching the human rights of a Czech waiter who was found drunk behind the wheel of a car, by asking his girlfriend - the only defence witness - to translate crucial documents relating to his rights before he provided a blood sample.

Mother's revenge against killer husband who raped and battered her for 27 years - Sunday Mail
THE grieving mum of two children murdered by their father is suing him for more than £100,000. June Thomson will make legal history with her case against abusive husband Robert after lodging a claim for £40,000 for the loss of each child.