Autumn Seminar – Implications of EU Principles for Scots Public Law
Friday 8 October at 5.00pm
Conference Room 1, The Scottish Government, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ
EU law is increasingly important in Scotland, particularly given the recent ratification of the Lisbon treaty. Where EU law applies, familiar principles in all areas of Scots law may have to give way. EU law can give causes of action and remedies where none previously existed under Scots law.
The SPLG’s autumn seminar is a timely look at areas where existing principles of Scots public law have to adapt to EU legal principles as applied and interpreted by the European Court of Justice.
The SPLG are delighted that a star-studded panel of speakers have agreed to talk on this topical subject:
- Sir David Edward, former judge of the European Court of Justice, will chair the event
- Damian Chalmers, Professor in European Law at LSE, will speak on the impact of the Charter of Fundamental Rights on Scots public law after Lisbon
- David Anderson QC, who has acted in over 120 cases in the ECJ, over 30 in Strasbourg, and numerous public law cases in England, will discuss the breakdown of the traditional legality and merits distinction in judicial review cases involving EU law
- Eleanor Sharpston, currently Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, will explore recent public law developments in the jurisprudence from the ECJ.
Tea and Coffee will be available from 4.30pm and the seminar will be followed by a drinks reception from 7.00pm.
This event will count towards CPD.
To register for this event, or for further information, please contact Stephanie Mill at stephanie.mill@shepwedd.co.uk
Early booking is advisable due to high anticipated demand. If you book but find you cannot attend, please let Stephanie know in order that your space can be offered to others.
