Amina Shahid, Glasgow Caledonian University; Emma Gilmour, The University of Glasgow; and Elise Douglas, The University of Edinburgh.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of the first cohort for our 2026 Summer Scholars programme. An annual initiative, the WS Society has welcomed a group of talented emerging legal minds to undertake dedicated research on a critical contemporary issue within the Scottish legal system.
This year, our scholars are focusing their research on the protection of vulnerable witnesses. Their work provides a timely examination of the reforms introduced by the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, exploring how these legislative changes are reshaping court procedures and the support structures available to those engaging with the justice system.
We warmly invite all members and colleagues to join us for the scholars' presentation to support their hard work and engage with their research. This session on Thursday 2 July, 2.00 pm (online) is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the practical impact of the 2025 Act.
Please contact Kirsty at kmcewing@wssociety.co.uk to register interest.