Human Rights Law in Scotland – Minefield to Mainstream?
The Scottish Public Law Group Winter Seminar was held on Thursday 29 January 2009 at Faculty Hall, Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow. Aidan O’Neill QC chaired the event and guests were treated to insightful and entertaining presentations from Tony Kelly, Partner, Taylor & Kelly and Alan Miller, Chair, Scottish Commission for Human Rights. This was followed by a lively Q&A section. Topics of discussion included:
- What lessons have we learned about litigating human rights in the Scottish courts?
- What about the attitude of the appellate courts, particularly the Privy Council, towards the development of human rights principles?
- What role will Scotland’s new Human Rights Commission play in the development of human rights law going forward?
- How important is the process of ‘mainstreaming’ human rights in the policies and practices of our public authorities?
Power point slides used by Tony Kelly in his presentation will be available in the members area shortly.
The SPLG would like to thank the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow for their support in hosting the event and providing refreshments.
| The Scottish Public Law Group was launched in February 2008 as a forum in which academics, advocates, solicitors and government lawyers can meet and discuss matters of topical interest in public law in Scotland. In its first year, it is intended to hold a series of quarterly seminars. These events are free and open to all. Those wishing to attend the Spring Seminar are requested to advise Tracey Pennycuick at tracey.pennycuick@shepwedd.co.uk. Further details of our 2009/10 Programme are available in the “About” section of our website. |