HEY LEGAL QUIZ Episode 13: Iain McSporran QC

To discuss the current consultation on Legal Services Regulation Reform. Key points lawyers need to know are discussed in this episode. Ally Thomson is joined by the Executive Director of Regulation of the Law Society of Scotland, Rachel Wood and Craig Cathcart of The Regulatory Committee of the Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Hey Legal Podcast is with Màiri McAllan discussing Young Women and Lawyers in Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Keith Stewart QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. Follow Edith on Twitter: @EdithAdvocateFollow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe and view our CPD qualifying content - http://www.heylegal.co.ukKeith Stewart called to the Bar in 1993. He has a wide experience of criminal trials and criminal appeals, acting for the defence and the prosecution. He has conducted trials involving charges of murder, culpable homicide, terrorism, misuse of drugs, and sexual offences, including those of an historical nature, and carried out in care homes and with particularly vulnerable complainers and accused. In addition to criminal work he has advised recently in matters relating to intellectual property and contracts.He conducts lectures for professional audiences on a range of topics, which includes aspects of criminal law, damages for personal injuries, and the law of contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this highly entertaining episode, Solicitor Advocate Iain McSporran QC speaks with genuine candour about his working life in the law.Iain joins Edith Forrest, Advocate to take the Hey Legal quiz. 20 questions that provide insight in to the careers and life beyond the law of leading Scottish legal figures.Follow Edith on Twitter: @EdithAdvocateFollow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe for free and to view our CPD qualifying content - http://heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian McConnachie QC was Senior Counsel in the first Scottish Remote Jury Trial conducted using the" Glasgow model ". Brian outlines the practical experience, the positives and the negatives. Essential listening for all with an interest in the criminal justice system.Follow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe for free and to view our CPD qualifying content - http://heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain McSporran QC gives practical advice and insight on the reality of Remote Jury Trials. Essential listening for court practitioners.In this exclusive he covers :Positives and negatives of the new arrangementsPractical issues such as taking instructions from the accused during the trial, social distancing measures, building a rapport with a remote jury and much more.Follow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe for free and to view our CPD qualifying content - http://heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes John Scullion QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. John specialises in defending complex criminal trials prosecuted in the High Court of Justiciary and Sheriff Court.He has defended health and safety prosecutions involving death and injury in the course of employment; fatal road traffic collisions; financial prosecutions and other areas of regulatory crime. He has extensive experience of lengthy and complex criminal trials including murder and sexual offences. He also has experience of Fatal Accident Inquiries.He was appointed as an advocate depute in 2007. In 2009 he became a senior advocate depute and in 2011 was appointed to the role of Assistant Principal Crown Counsel. He returned to private practice in 2015 and since then has become one of the most widely instructed senior counsel at the Scottish Criminal Bar.Follow Edith on Twitter: @EdithAdvocateFollow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe and view our CPD qualifying content - http://www.heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Claire Mitchell QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. Claire Mitchell called at the Bar in 2003, having been a solicitor in private practice since 1996. She has been instructed in many first instance trials over the past 10 years and has a particular interest in health and safety cases. She has built up a strong Appeal Court practice, with an emphasis on constitutional, human rights and sentencing questions. She has attended the Privy Council and Supreme Court on a number of occasions in relation to cases of general public importance to the law of Scotland.At the 2013 Law Awards of Scotland she received a "Special Recognition Award" for her contribution to legal thinking over the past decade. Follow Claire on Twitter @madisonmitchel1Follow Edith on Twitter: @EdithAdvocateFollow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe and view our CPD qualifying content - http://www.heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, advocate, takes Edward Targowski QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. Called to the Bar in 1975, Edward became Queen’s Counsel in 1989. From 1985 until 1987 he held the appointment of Senior Magistrate and Coroner in the Republic of Seychelles.He is now one of the most experienced and able silks practicing in criminal law in Scotland. Edward has represented clients in criminal trials, appeals and inquiries in some of the most controversial legal cases in Scotland.Follow Optimum Advocates on Twitter: @optimumadvocateFollow Edith on Twitter: @EdithAdvocateFollow Hey Legal on Twitter: @hey_legalVisit the Hey Legal platform to subscribe and view our CPD qualifying content - http://www.heylegal.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, Advocate, takes Temporary High Court Judge, Sheriff John Morris QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. A fascinating insight from one of the most senior lawyers in Scotland.Check out the other Hey Legal Quiz Episodes on our YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.