As part of the WS Society’s programme of events centred on fundamental human rights and the law, we are proud to launch the inaugural Abuse Law Symposium. The theme of the symposium is effective access to justice and remedies for survivors of abuse. Building on the success of past legal conferences in personal injury law, the symposium is designed for legal practitioners and other professionals working in this sensitive and demanding area of practice. With a focus on trauma-informed advice while litigating claims in the Scottish Courts, the programme includes updates from the senior executives at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and Redress Scotland. To bring further perspective on victim support, we are pleased to have contributions from Assistant Chief Constable Bex Smith, Police Scotland and a medicolegal view from expert clinical psychologist, Professor Craig White. The symposium is chaired by Kim Leslie WS, Partner, Digby Brown and sponsored by Digby Brown.

Speakers Include:

• Julie-Anne Jamieson, Chief Executive, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

• Andrea Summers, Solicitor, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

• Professor Craig White, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Glasgow

• Alan Collins, Partner, Hugh James, London

• Joanna McCreadie, Chief Executive, Redress Scotland

• Assistant Chief Constable Bex Smith, Executive Lead for Major Crime, Public Protection and Local Crime, Police Scotland

• Kim Leslie WS, Partner, Digby Brown (Symposium Chair)

The symposium running order will be available shortly.

Delegate rates:

Writers to the Signet: £150 plus VAT

Standard rate: £200 plus VAT

Law students/trainee solicitors: £100 plus VAT

All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.

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This event is kindly supported by: