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31 January, 2025
FAI determination into deaths at HMPYOI Polmont issued
Sheriff Collins K.C. has issued his determination following a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths by suicide of Katie Alan and William Brown at HM Prison and Young Offenders Institution Polmont (“Polmont”) in 2018. Ampersand Advocates’ Paul Reid K.C. acted on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service (“SPS”) and Isla Davie K.C. and Shane Dundas, […]
23 December, 2024
Opinion from Court of Sessions on parens patriae jurisdiction to authorise medical treatment for a child
Ampersand’s Louise Jardine acted for a Health Board in a recent application by petition to the Court of Session’s parens patriae jurisdiction to authorise medical treatment for a child. The child, KL, was born prematurely and required hospital treatment after his birth. His mother very sadly passed away prior to him being discharged from hospital. […]
29 November, 2024
Ampersand Celebrates Achievements at Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2024
Ampersand Advocates is proud to announce its continued recognition for excellence in the Scottish legal sector, with two individual recognitions at the Legal 500 Scotland Awards held on 29 November 2024 in Edinburgh. This year, the Stable celebrates the awards of Alan Moffat, named “Clerk of the Year”, and Una Doherty KC, who has been […]
18 November, 2024
Faculty Christmas Collection 2024 opens for donations
This year’s Faculty Christmas Collection, which raises funds for vulnerable families in Fife, is now open for donations. It was founded and has been run for the past nine years by Maria Maguire KC. “We are still going strong,” she said. “The money we raise is really making a difference because we are now helping […]
28 October, 2024
Ampersand Advocates Launch Specialist Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Channel on new Hey Legal Hub
Ampersand Advocates has announced the launch of an innovative digital engagement channel specifically designed for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practitioners, the first such channel on the new Hey Legal Hub. The new platform represents a significant development in professional legal resources, offering practitioners comprehensive access to specialist knowledge and networking opportunities. It features: a […]
24 October, 2024
Paul Reid KC success in appeal for The Standards Commission for Scotland
Paul Reid KC successfully represented The Standards Commission for Scotland in a recent appeal arising out of an altercation that took place between the pursuer, Gary McGarvey, who is an elected Councillor for Stirling Council, and another councillor. The case involved a summary application under Section 22 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc […]