News
26 January, 2017
Paul Reid: Time to Give the Sewel Convention Some (Political) Bite?
Ampersand advocate Paul Reid writes: Constitutional conventions are, the Supreme Court has confirmed, just that: conventions. The courts are “neither the parents nor the guardians” of such conventions; “merely observers” (para.146). The Sewel Convention “has an important role in facilitating harmonious relationships” between Westminster and the devolved legislatures but it is not for the court […]
24 January, 2017
Ampersand Seminar “The Constitution After Brexit and where we go now”
This seminar will explore the implications of the UK Supreme Court’s judgment (handed down on 24th January 2017) in the landmark case of (R) Millar v .Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union [2017] UKSC 5. Chaired by Jane Smith – Aidan O’Neill QC, Douglas Ross QC and Paul Reid will consider the constitutional implications […]
24 January, 2017
R (Miller & Anor) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union & Ors [2017] UKSC 5
The UK Supreme Court confirms (by a majority of 8:3) that an Act of Parliament is needed before Article 50 can be triggered and Sewel Convention is not a legal obligation and devolved legislatures do not have power to veto Article 50, in the landmark case of R (Miller & Anor) v Secretary of State […]
17 January, 2017
Michael Stuart apppointed to panel of Standing Junior Counsel to Scottish Government
Ampersand is delighted to announce that Michael Stuart has been appointed to the Scottish Government’s panel of Standing Junior Counsel. Michael joins fellow Ampersand members Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen and Paul Reid on the panel. The panel of counsel may be instructed on any matter falling within the Scottish Government’s remit.
17 January, 2017
Woman successful in damages claim following allegations of rape
Ampersand’s Simon Di Rollo QC acted for a woman who has been successful in a claim for damages arising from allegations that she was raped by two professional footballers, on the basis that she was incapable of giving “free agreement” because of the effect of alcohol. She has been awarded £100,000 damages after she was […]
13 January, 2017
Aidan O’Neill appointed QC in England & Wales
Congratulations to Ampersand’s Aidan O’Neill QC who has been successful in his application to be appointed Queen’s Counsel in England & Wales. Aidan is a leading authority in EU law and has a significant profile in equality law and employment law issues, as well as a very strong practice in public law and judicial review. He […]