23 April 2008
Gilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow

The inaugural seminar of the Scottish Public Law Group will take place on the evening of Wednesday 23 April 2008. The University of Glasgow have kindly agreed to host the event.

Speakers

• Professor Tom Mullen, Head of the School of Law, University of Glasgow
• Jane Munro, Advocate
• Professor Adam Tomkins, John Millar Professor of Public Law, University of Glasgow

Topics
During the discussions, the speakers will reflect upon recent developments concerning:

• Delictual liability of public authorities in Scotland;
• Remedies against the Crown in Scots law in light of the recent decisions of the House of Lords in Davidson v Scottish Ministers and Beggs v Scottish Ministers); and
• The relationship between the Scotland Act and the Human Rights Act as regards remedies in public law following the decision of the House of Lords in Somerville v Scottish Ministers.

Timetable
5:00 – 5:30 Coffee and Registration, Carnegie Room
5:30 – 7:30 Remedies in Public Law, Senate Room
7:00 – 7:30 Drinks and nibbles, Carnegie Room
7:30 Close

Maps and directions are available at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/locationmapsandtravel/

Please register your interest by emailing Paul Reid at: paul.reid@shepwedd.co.uk