LSA Seminar : Essential Human Rights Case Law Update

Registration and coffee 1.30pm

Seminar 2-5 pm

OBJECTIVES

This seminar will:

• Provide an overview of recent human rights decisions in the ECHR
• Discuss the work of the UK Supreme Court in relation to human rights
• Discuss the implications of recent case law for Scots law

DELEGATES

This seminar will benefit legal professionals, advocacy workers, policy makers and anyone who is interested in human rights.

SPEAKER

Scott Blair, Advocate. Mr Blair has a strong interest in public law. He holds a First Class Degree in Public Law and he called in 2000. He has a wide practice in public law with an emphasis on licensing law, local government and human rights. His licensing experience covers many areas, including liquor, civic government, betting and gaming, transport and miscellaneous matters. He has been listed in the Legal 500 for his expertise in licensing law for a number of years. He has been instructed in cases in the European Court of Human Rights and the courts in Scotland, including the Supreme Court. His human rights practice is reflected in his appointment to the “A List” of counsel of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.