News
15 December, 2025
Susanne Tanner KC’s report on the prosecution of sexual offences in Scotland has been published
Susanne Tanner KC’s report on the way in which Scotland’s independent prosecution service deals with sexual offences has been published. The review of the approach of Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to these cases was commissioned by the Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, in December 2021, in recognition of the profoundly damaging impact of sexual offending on victims […]
4 December, 2025
Chris Stephen appointed to Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel
We are pleased to announce that, following the application process earlier this year Chris Stephen has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel. Chris has been appointed to the C Panel. Members of the panels advise the UK Government on matters of public international law and undertake cases involving public international law […]
29 November, 2025
The Faculty Christmas Collection – a decade of gifting hope
For the past 10 years the Faculty of Advocates Christmas Collection has been a lifeline for vulnerable families across Fife – and in 2025 the need is greater than ever. This annual initiative supports families facing isolation, bereavement, disability, mental health challenges, and poverty – helping to ensure that Christmas is a time of joy […]
28 November, 2025
Eljamel Inquiry Opening Statements Hearing
The Eljamel Inquiry held its opening statements hearing in Edinburgh on 26th and 27th November 2025. Five members of Ampersand Advocates appeared at this hearing and delivered statements, instructed for various parties: Jamie Dawson KC, lead counsel to the Inquiry Joanna Cherry KC, lead counsel for the patient group, with junior counsel Euan Scott. Una Doherty […]
26 November, 2025
Middle Temple unveil double portrait Ian Forrester KC and Dame Eleanor Sharpston
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple unveiled a double portrait of Ampersand’s Ian Forrester KC and Dame Eleanor Sharpston DCMG, former Court of Justice of the European Union Advocate General and General Court judges. The unveiling took place at Middle Temple on the evening of 25th November 2025. The striking painting has a strong […]
21 November, 2025
UK Covid Inquiry publishes second report and 19 recommendations, examining ‘Core UK decision-making and political governance’
The Chair of the UK Covid Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, published her second report on 20th November 2025. The report, ‘Core UK decision-making and political governance’ (Module 2), calls for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations. The recommendations must be considered during the development of all future pandemic preparedness strategies. They include […]