Scot J. Dignan
Year of Call: 2025
Qualifications
LL.B. (Hons), First Class
University of EdinburghDipLP
University of EdinburghLL.M. in Human Rights Law, with Distinction
University of StrathclydeMPhil
University of StrathclydeSpecial interests
Criminal
Public law, including judicial review and human rights
Public and fatal accident inquiries
Health & Safety
Biography
Scot called to the Bar in 2025 after 12 years as a solicitor practising in criminal law. Before calling, he was a Principal Procurator Fiscal Depute at Paisley.
Scot has considerable experience in conducting complex criminal trials at both summary and solemn levels. He has appeared regularly in Sheriff Courts across Scotland and has worked extensively with vulnerable and child witnesses.
Scot has completed secondments to HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland and EuroJust in The Hague. Scot has a particular interest in international criminal and humanitarian law.
Scot has also worked as a criminal defence solicitor at a leading law firm. During this time, he regularly represented clients in the Sheriff and Justice of the Peace courts.
Whilst devilling, he has gained experience in the areas of personal injury, commercial litigation and F.A.I.
Scot is a National Council Member for the Scottish Association for the Study of Offending (SASO).