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. 

SPLG Autumn Seminar – 8 October

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Dr Eric Metcalfe – Third Party Interventions

Jennifer Spence – Judicial Review update

Paul Johnston – Legislative Developments in Public Law

David Johnston – Human Rights and EU Issues

Tom Hickman – Recent Developments in Public Law

Jonathan Mitchell QC – Standing in public law cases

Frances McCartney – Funding public law cases: problems and development

The event will be taking place on 2 June 2010 from 5.00 at the University of Strathclyde.  For further details please see the following flyer: Bill of Rights seminar June 2010.  To reserve a place, please contact Laura at cshrl@law.strath.ac.uk .

Necessary changes to Scots public law as a result of EU law

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, on Friday 8 October 2010, 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.

The event will be held in Edinburgh on Friday 8 October 2010. Tea and coffee will be served prior to the event from 16:30. The talks will begin at 17:00 and there will be drinks provided after the event from 18:30.

Please note that capacity for this event is limited and therefore early registration is recommended.  To register for this event, or for further information, please contact Karen Brough at karen.brough@shepwedd.co.uk.

For further details, please see attached flyer: SPLG Summer Conference Brochure – 7 June 2010

To register for the event, please contact Karen Brough at karen.brough@shepwedd.co.uk

All details on the attached flyer. Feel free to forward and distribute this liberally.

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The speakers are Roger Smith, Director of JUSTICE; Stephen O’Rourke, Advocate; Professor Jim Murdoch, School of Law, University of Glasgow; and Katie Ghose, Director of the British Institute of Human Rights.

The seminar will take place on 25 February 2010 from 5.00pm-6.30pm in the Laigh Hall, Parliament House with tea/coffee available from 4.30pm. The seminar will be followed by a drinks reception from 6.30-7.15pm.

This event will count towards your CPD   

Details of how to book a place are on the attached flyer.  Final Flyer – Bonus Event

The Law Society of Scotland is sponsoring the Winter Seminar of the Scottish Public Law Group.  It is an event on Thursday 28 January from 5.30 to 7pm (with tea from 5pm, and drinks from 7 to 7.30pm). The event will be chaired by Lord Cullen of Whitekirk who will also address the outcome of the Fatal Accident Inquiries Review. Richard Keen QC will contribute with a discussion on approaches to inquiry advocacy and his participation in the Diana Inquest and Ann Nelson, Solicitor to the Fingerprint Inquiry, will discuss practical and legal issues arising from the operation of the Inquiries Act 2005.

Details of how to book a place are on the attached flyer.  Members who are interested in attending are advised to book early as spaces are limited and the event is open to solicitors, academics, and other public lawyers.

Winter Event – Public Inquiries