Glasgow Bar Association

All Day Legal Aid Conference
2020-02-28 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Morning Session starts at 9. 45 am with Break for Coffee mid-morning – Afternoon & Lunch Provided
*TCPD Outcome – Updating Legal Knowledge Networking& Communication
Children’s Legal Aid – Liz Cuschieri – SLAB Solicitor
Civil Legal Aid – Helen Bell – SLAB Solicitor
Civil Means – Kim Blance – Senior Specialist
Criminal Legal Aid – Kingsley Thomas – Head of Criminal Legal Assistance
Civil Accounts & Criminal Accounts – Steven Carrie Senior Accounts Specialist
Q&A

GBA KARAOKE EVENING
2020-02-21 19:00 UTC | ADMIRAL BAR GLASGOW, 72A Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G27DA
KARAOKE
7PM UNTIL LATE – BUY TICKETS HERE ON LINE OR CONTACT OFFICE 0141 420 6142
TICKET ONLY

AGM
2019-11-27 17:15 - 19:00 | Glasgow Sheriff Court, 1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom
BAR COMMON ROOM
MEMBERS ONLY

All Day Annual Criminal Law Conference
2019-10-25 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COFFEE 9.30 AM
Sponsored by & With Thanks to

Morning Session starts 9.45am
Coffee break mid-morning & Afternoon
Lunch Provided
“The Greatest DNA error ever?”
Professor Allan Jamieson
“The Vulnerable Client”
• Dr. Fraser Morrison – “Identification of Mental Health Issues & How this affects taking instructions”
• Lesslie Young, Chief Executive Epilepsy Scotland – “Crime Seen”
Q&A
LUNCH
“Community payback orders” – Amelia Morgan, CEO, Venture Trust
“Recent Appeal Court Cases” – Claire Mitchell QC
“Fatal Accident Enquiries” Simon Gilbride Advocate
Q&A

All Day Annual Family Law Conference
2019-10-04 | City of Glasgow College 190 Cathedral Street Glasgow, G4 ORF, 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 ORF, United Kingdom
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COFFEE 9.30AM
Morning Session starts at 9.45 am
Tea/Coffee mid-morning
Lunch Provided
CHAIR – BERNADETTE BAXTER
“Risk Management in Family Law” ( this covers the compulsory risk management cpd now required)
Lynn Collingham
“The Modern Family Unit: dealing with alternative Family Structures”
Nadine Martin
“The understanding and use of Family Arbitration”
Karen Gailey
12.30- 1.30 Light Buffet Lunch (Provided)
Afternoon Session from 1.30pm – Tea/Coffee break mid-afternoon
“ Divorce – Financial Provision when fair does not mean equal”
Ruth Innes QC
“Financial Provision – Case Law Update” & Subsidiarity and s 28
Desmond Cheyne Advocate
“Children in the Witness Box” – Dr. Lorraine Johnstone
Open Session ( questions in advance )
Today’s Panel with Tom Quail Solicitor

Excellence in Advocacy Weekend - Residential and Non Residential
2019-09-20 15:00 - 2019-09-21 16:00 | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
OPEN – REGISTRATION, DISCUSSION & NETWORKING FROM 4.00
MANAGEMENT OF OFFENDERS ACT
SHERIFF FRANK CROWE
VULNERABLE WITNESS ACT
RONNIE RENUCCI QC
DELEGATE QUESTIONS (IN ADVANCE) LED BY
SUMMARY SHERIFF LINDSEY KOONER (GBA PAST PRESIDENT)
PLEAS IN MITIGATION
TONY LENEHAN ADVOCATE
NH v HMA 2019 HCJ 46 – observations and ramifications
MARGARET BRESLIN ADVOCATE
REFLECTION ON 12 YEARS AS AN AD
IAIN MCSPORRAN QC
PLENARY DISCUSSION
Close 4pm Saturday
GBA Members £250.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £200.00
Non GBA Members £280.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £235.00
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) GBA Members £130.00, Non GBA Members £165.00
ALL prices will attract Vat at 20% –
For bookings please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk telephone 0141 420 6142
*TCPD Outcome – Professionalism- Advocacy – Networking & Communication
9 hours (T) CPD
costs as per previous year & Bookings only by contacting info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk
GBA Members £245.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £200.00
Non GBA Members £275.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £230.00
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) GBA Members £125.00, Non GBA Members £160.00
ALL prices will attract Vat at 20% –
*TCPD Outcome – Professionalism- Advocacy – Networking & Communication

AN UPDATE IN PERSONAL INJURY LAW
2019-08-29 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre 105 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
DAVID WILSON, PARTNER, DIGBY BROWN SOLICITORS
David will provide an update in Personal injuries Law and cover other topics such as :-
– Abuse victims, should you be advising your clients to claim?
– Fatal cases – How much are they really worth
– rta work – the dangers of dabbling
– Medical Negligence – recipe for being sued
– Public Liability – how to pick a winner

Children's Law half day conference - How to Have a Better Hearing
2019-08-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Programme & Speakers:-

Elaine Adams, Reporter, Celcis – Why we need better hearings and what steps are being taken to achieve this

Andrew Jackson, Safeguarder – The role of the safe guarder and their involvement and responsibilities in court proceedings

Anne Marie McGinley, Reporter- A View from the Reporters office – Update in current practices with SCRA in particular Sibling relationships and relevant persons Particular

Sheriff Alan Miller – A View from the Bench & Case Law Update

Chair – Alison Heron

RISK MANAGEMENT - NOW MANDATORY CPD
2019-06-19 17:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL CONTACT OFFICE TO GO ON WAITING LIST
SPEAKERS
Mathew Thomson, Locktons
Gail Cook, Locktons

Annual Golf Outing
2019-06-14 | https://www.thecarrickgolf.co.uk/
The Carrick,Loch Lomond
£95 ENTRY FEE (GBA Members)
£110 Entry Fee (non-gba members)
2 rounds of golf
Bacon rolls on arrival
Soup & sandwich lunch
2 course dinner

entries TO AILEEN,
RM. 1.29 GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT
(TEL : 0141 420 6142)
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE.

SUPER PRIZES !
3 PUTTS
FLUFFED CHIPS
DUCK HOOKS

AWI - A Practice Update and..
2019-06-05 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre 105 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
.. perfecting AWI Application
This seminar will cover a number of issues :-
• A View from the bench
• Practice Note
• Legislation Reform & Developments
• What should be done in practice
• Concept of supported decision
• Common/regular issues of concern
• What’s on the horizon
• Delegate Questions & Feedback
Speakers:-
Sheriff Andrew Mackie
Alison Hempsey, Partner, TC Young
Fiona Brown, Public Guardian

The Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018 - An Analysis..
2019-05-22 16:45 - 18:30 | Scottish Youth Theatre 105 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
… from the Crown And from the Bench
SPEAKERS:-
ANN MARIE HICKS
National Procurator Fiscal For Domestic Abuse & Head of Victims and Witnesses Policy Team
SHERIFF SHONA GILROY

Review of the Law on Cohabitation
2019-05-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Scottish Youth Theatre 105 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Speaker Kate Dowdalls QC, Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission
Chair – Bernadette Baxter, Partner, Mellicks

S. 275 & Attack On Character
2019-05-08 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Speakers
Billy Lavelle, Solicitor Advocate, GBA Vice President
Allan Macleod, Advocate, Optimum Advocates

Mandatory Ethics
2019-05-03 09:45 - 17:00 | FDM Academy 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street,, Glasgow, G2 1RW
6 hours TCPD towards the 40 required from an authorised provider
THE FDM ACADEMY , GLASGOW
COST : £100.00 + VAT
 The Mandatory Ethics Course has to be taken by the Trainee between Month 9 and Month 15 of the Traineeship………….
 The Glasgow Bar Association wishes to accommodate those who fit into this category and who would like to complete the course without having to travel on a number of occasions to complete the mandatory ethics module.
**** NUMBERS ARE LIMITED AND BOOKING ONLY BY CONTACTING OFFICE*****
info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk
Tutor
Gerry McWilliams

THE STEPHEN SEMPLE MEMORIAL ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
2019-04-26 19:30 | ADMIRAL BAR GLASGOW, 72A Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G27DA
Quiz masters:- Ian Brechany & Phil Cohen
TICKET ONLY !!!!!!!!!!
Due to the huge popularity of this event and limited space, this is now a ticket only event. Get your booking forms in early to avoid disappointment !
ENTRY FEE : £5 Per person
Raffle Tickets £1.00
All proceeds to Cancer Charity
Team Entry Forms can be obtained from Aileen, Room 1.51 Glasgow Sheriff Court (Tel : 0141 420 6142)
NO WEB BOOKINGS DUE TO LIMITED CAPACITY

Family Law Update Adoption & Permanence Orders- Julian Aitken Advocate
2019-04-23 04:45 - 19:15
Update on permanence/adoption law”

“Oh for goodness sake, who is a Relevant Person?”

Speaker
Julian Aitken Advocate

The Martin Lavery Cup for Excellence in Public Speaking
2019-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Glasgow Sheriff Court, 1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom
CONTESTANTS
Riya Banerjee, Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Martin Mullaney, Holyrood Secondary School
Eva Pryce, St. Aloysius’ College
Lewis O’Neil, St Mungo’s Academy
Molly Scales, The Glasgow Academy
Lucy Rae, Turnbull High School
Please come along and support the pupils who have worked so hard to reach the final
Garvey McArdle Organiser
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How to Run a Proof
2019-04-17 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre 105 Brunswick Street Glasgow G1 1TF, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Speaker
Andrew Stevenson, GBA President

Issues at Trial
2019-03-27 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Issues at Trial

 CCTV ( Gubinas)
 Prior Statements
 259 Applications

Speakers
Brian McConnachie QC
Lorraine Glancy Advocate

Family Law Weekend - Residential &; Non Residential Availability
2019-03-15 15:00 - 2019-03-16 16:00 | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
FRIDAY 15th March 2019
CHECK IN FROM 3PM (for residential guests to hotel room)
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 4.00-5.00
LADY WISE “KEYNOTE ADDRESS”
SHERIFF MACKIE – ‘A VIEW FROM THE BENCH’
DRINKS – NIBBLES & NETWORKING
PIK ‘n’ MIX OPEN FLOOR DISCUSSION WITH PANEL & CHAIR (DELEGATE LED)
LATE DINNER
SATURDAY 16th March 2018
FULL SCOTTISH BREAKAST 7AM-10AM
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 10.00 – 10.30
KATE DOWDALLS QC – ‘FAMILY LAW REFORM IN SCOTLAND – WHAT’S HAPPENING’
LYNDA BRABENDER QC – ‘NEW MONEY – UPDATE ON FINANCIAL PROVISION’
COFFEE & NETWORKING
JANYS SCOTT QC – ‘CHILD’S PLAY – UPDATE ON CHILD LAW’
BUFFET LUNCH
Q AND A SESSION – COMMUNICAION EVENT – ‘PLAIN SPEAKING’
Close
BOOKING BY CONTACTING OFFICE ONLY
INFO@GLASGOWBARASSOCIATION.CO.UK

Use of Affidavits - Minutes to Vary
2019-02-20 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
SPEAKERS
Sheriff A. Anwar
Bernadette Baxter, Partner, Mellicks Solicitors

A practitioner training event for those Solicitors on the List of CALs and ROs at Glasgow Sheriff Court for Adoption and Permanence Orders
2019-01-09 15:30 - 18:00
Curators ad Litem and Reporting Officers
GBA Supported Training Event
WHAT ? :- A practitioner training event for those Solicitors on the List of CALs and ROs at Glasgow Sheriff Court for Adoption and Permanence Orders.
WHEN ? : Wednesday 9th January 2019,
Registration from 3.30pm, 2 hours of verifiable CPD
4-6pm.
WHERE ? : FDM Group auditorium, 6th Floor, 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 1RW.
HOW MUCH? : £10 each towards refreshments (A bargain!)
The event will include: –
A View from the Bench – Sheriff A Mackie
A View from a Practitioner – Lorna Anderson
A view from the Petitioner’s Solicitor – Claire Anne McFadden
Question and Answer Session
Please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk

Mandatory Ethics Course
2018-11-23 | FDM Academy 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street,, Glasgow, G2 1RW
6 hours TCPD towards the 40 required from an authorised provider
THE FDM ACADEMY , GLASGOW
COST : £100.00 + VAT
 The Mandatory Ethics Course has to be taken by the Trainee between Month 9 and Month 15 of the Traineeship………….
 The Glasgow Bar Association wishes to accommodate those who fit into this category and who would like to complete the course without having to travel on a number of occasions to complete the mandatory ethics module.

ALL DAY CRIMINAL LAW CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
2018-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Speakers
“Clean Slate programme – Community Justice Glasgow” Margaret Smith
“Drug Court Presentation’– Shona Malone & Ruth McReynolds
“Stated Cases” Claire Mitchell Advocate
Vulnerable witnesses/evidence on commission Frances McMenamin QC
“Prison Law” Simon Crabb Advocate
“Topic to be confirmed” John Scullion QC
“The Art of Advocacy” Keynote Speaker, Donald Findlay QC
Q&A
6 hours cpd

ALL DAY FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
2018-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Speakers
“In Dispute: The voice of the child”.
Patsie Nielsen & Euan Foy.
“Time for change? What the proposed changes to the 1985 Act will mean for Practitioners”
Nadine Martin & Amanda Masson
“Enforcement of Minutes of Agreement”
Ruth Innes
12.30- 1.30 Light Buffet – Lunch Provided
Afternoon Session from 1.30pm with Break for Coffee mid afternoon
“Parental Alienation”
Dr Lorraine Johnston
“Child Welfare Reports – Funding & Instructing”
Catriona Whyte (Slab) & Bernadette Baxter
“View from the Bench”
SHERIFF CAMERON
Q&A

EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY - RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE
2018-09-28 16:00 - 2018-09-29 16:00 | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 & SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018
9 hours (T)CPD
SPEAKERS
REGISTRATION, DISCUSSION & NETWORKING FROM 4.00 on Friday 28th & finish at 4 on 29th
LORD MATTHEWS
“KEYNOTE ADDRESSS”
SHERIFF FRANK CROWE
“PRESUMPTION AGAINST SHORT SENTENCES”
GERRY CONSIDINE SOLICITOR ADVOCATE
“UNDERSTANDING DOCKETS”
SATURDAY – REGISTRATION DISCUSSION & NETWORKING FROM 10.00
TOMMY ROSS QC
“PREJUDICIAL DEPARTURES FROM GOOD & PROPER PRACTICE
LUNDY –v- HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE
KATH HARPER, CROWN OFFICE
“THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL SEXUAL CRIMES UNIT (NSCU)”
FRANCES McMENAMIN QC
“JOINT INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWS – AN IDIOT’S GUIDE”
PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY
GBA Members £245.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £200.00
Non GBA Members £275.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £230.00
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) GBA Members £125.00, Non GBA Members £160.00
ALL prices will attract Vat at 20% –
For bookings please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk telephone 0141 420 6142
*TCPD Outcome – Professionalism- Advocacy – Networking & Communication

“Advocacy skills & Court Craft” Mock Court Scenarios for different situations
2018-09-13 16:15 - 19:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
BOTH CRIMINAL AND CIVIL BUSINESS IS ON THE AGENDA
PRESIDED BY SHERIFF ADAIR
ACTORS:- EXPERIENCED SOLICITORS
DEMONSTRATING
“GETTING IT RIGHT” AND “GETTING IT WRONG”

GBA ANNUAL DINNER
2018-09-07 19:00 - 2018-09-08 01:00 | Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, ,, Glasgow,, G12 0TA, United Kingdom

PROCEEDS OF CRIME - A VIEW FROM ALL SIDES
2018-08-30 16:15 - 19:00 | Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DA, United Kingdom
HEMPEL SUITE, CORINTHIAN
SPEAKERS
SHERIFF CROZIER
NADYA STEWART CROWN OFFICE
MARK MOIR ADVOCATE
CHAIR MICHAEL POGGI
