LIVE EVENTS
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Step into the world of Scottish law and crime with Scots Law Talks’ Live Events.
Explore real cases, uncover how the law works in practice, and step into the shoes of a juror, judge, or forensic investigator.
Would you like to experience a trial, decide on someone’s guilt, or explore the secrets behind Scotland’s most fascinating cases? Browse upcoming events below and join us in making the law accessible, interactive, and unforgettable.
Real cases, real crimes, real Scotland...
UPCOMING TALKS
The Guilty Act: Criminal Law Series (Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh)Fri 21 NovThe Symposium Building, Surgeons Quarter
Kids who Kill in Scotland: Criminal Law Series (Universal Hall, Findhorn)Sat 07 FebUniversal Hall, Findhorn
FORENSIC WORKSHOPS
Forensics Workshop: The Disappearance of The Turners (Peterhead Prison Museum) LAST CHANCE (1)Sat 08 NovPeterhead Prison Museum- Forensics Workshop: The Disappearance of The Turners (Dudhope Castle, Dundee) LAST CHANCE (2)Fri 14 NovThe Circle, Dudhope Castle
ONLINE EVENTS
Gone Without a Trace: Scotland's Missing and the 7 Year RuleThu 30 OctMicrosoft Teams Event- Gone Without a Trace: Scotland's Missing and the 7 Year Rule (1)Fri 31 OctMicrosoft Teams Event
- Gone Without a Trace: Scotland's Missing and the 7 Year Rule (2)Sat 01 NovMicrosoft Teams Event
"The Guilty Mind Aberdeen Event
Well organised fascinating event with a brilliant presenter. Enjoyable and learned a lot about Scots Criminal Law. Great for anyone with an interest in real crime!"
George, Aberdeen
Taking Secrets to the Grave: Criminal Law Series
No Closure, No Peace: The Law, Parole & Unrecovered Victims
What happens when justice is served, but the truth remains buried? The trial is over, the sentence is passed, yet the victim’s final resting place is still unknown. Families are left in limbo, searching for answers that may never come.
In Taking Secrets to the Grave, we examine Scotland’s Parole System, uncovering how offenders are released and the legal and ethical dilemmas posed by those who refuse to reveal the fate of their victims.
Should parole be denied to those who withhold the truth? Should their silence mean they are never released?
Join us for a thought-provoking and challenging discussion on justice, secrecy, and the relentless search for closure.
Recommended for 16+ due to mature themes and discussion on injury, harm and offences.
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The rest of our criminal law series...
The Guilty Act, Kids who Kill in Scotland and The Guilty Mind
The Guilty Mind: Criminal Law Series
In this talk, we promise Real Cases, Real Crimes, Real Scotland again.
But what is a guilty mind?
Join us as members of the jury as we examine reckless actions, evil intent and motive. What happens if ‘it was all a joke’? Or if the wrong person gets harmed instead?
We will explore real cases involving weapons, attack dogs and plotting to murder your neighbour! You'll have the opportunity to gain an understanding of key aspects of criminal law in Scotland, ask questions, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with fellow attendees.
Recommended for 16+ due to mature themes and discussion on crimes.
Kids who Kill in Scotland: Criminal Law Series
In this talk, we explore every parent’s worst nightmare as we consider cases of serious violence committed by a child.
Join us as we step into the role of a Sentencing Judge, examining the sentences handed down in these severe situations. Would your judgment align with theirs?
Throughout this discussion, as we journey through true-crime cases, we will consider:
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What age should a child be held criminally responsible?
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Youth violence in Scotland
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How do we currently sentence young people in Scotland and are we getting it right?
Suitable for 16+ due to discussion on serious injury, abuse, and harm to children.
The Guilty Act: Criminal Law Series
Members of the Jury: the case of Mr Ernest Ramsay will be examined throughout the evening. Then you must collectively determine his fate. Will you accept his defence? Will you find him innocent or guilty? The decision rests with you.
In this talk, as we journey through true-crime cases, we will consider:
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What is a guilty act?
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What happens if you commit an offence by accident?
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Can alcohol or drugs ever excuse crime?
Suitable for 16+ due to mature themes and discussion on crimes.
