Welcome to the website of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND RULE OF LAW Committee of the Faculty of Advocates.
Our remit is to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law in Scotland.
In the work we do we seek to further the interest in and knowledge of human rights within and outside the legal profession in Scotland. We also advise, support and co-operate with other organisations and individuals working to promote and protect human rights and the rule of law in Scotland and, advise the Faculty on human rights and rule of law issues.
Our committee members are appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, and our current members are;-
- Shelagh McCall QC, Convenor
- Andrew Bowen QC
- Euan Mackenzie QC
- Douglas Ross QC
- Ruth Charteris
- Desmond Cheyne
- Paul Harvey
- Nick Holroyd
- Lesley Irvine
- David Massaro
- Paul Reid
- Catherine Smith
- Stephen Winter
- Simon Crabb
