Bonus Episode: Interview with Thomas Leonard Ross QC.

Before joining the Scottish bar in 2000, Thomas was a partner in a busy Glasgow solicitor’s practice, specializing in criminal defence.

Since calling at the Scottish bar, Thomas has established himself as one of the country’s busiest criminal trial counsel – having conducted more than 250 trials in the highest trial court. Homicide in all its forms is a particular interest – but all types of serious crime have been defended by Thomas.

In August 2017 Her Majesty the Queen appointed Thomas as one of her counsel in Scotland, ‘a mark of distinction in Advocacy’.

Thomas was featured in the BBC documentary 'Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming', in which the crew were given unprecedented access to the inner workings of Scotland's justice system to document a high-profile murder trial as it progressed.

In this episode Thomas explains the origin of the 'Not Proven' verdict and clears up some of the misconceptions surrounding this unique aspect of Scot's Law. Thomas also talks about the ways the legal profession has changed during his career and provides some practical advice for students of Law.

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