Eldon Lecture Series - Robert Smith QC
Guest Lecture delivered by Robert Smith QC, Visiting Professor on Thursday 27 October 2011 at 6pm
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Is the bar too high? : Manslaughter by gross negligence
Robert Smith QC was called to the Bar in 1971 and took silk in 1986. He is a Master of the Bench of the Inner Temple, a former member of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and until his retirement from office he served for many years as a Recorder and a Deputy Judge of the Queen's Bench Division and Chancery Division of the High Court. He is a member of the Editorial Advisor Board for 'Blackstone's Criminal Practice'. He continues in active practice and is the Head of a busy and successful set of Chambers in Leeds.
As an advocate, Robert is well known in the Courts. He is particularly renowned for his abilities in witness handling and also for his monograph, ‘the principles of Cross Examination in Criminal Cases’. Robert appears regularly in the Appellate courts and has been involved with many cases that have led to major changes in or clarification of the law, specimen directions and guideline sentencing practice.
Robert is a common law practitioner and has a practice that spans both criminal and civil law, but has particular specialism in medico-legal matters. He lives in North Yorkshire where he has a wide range of interests outside the law and is a visiting professor at Northumbria University.
Robert’s talk relates to homicide and medical negligence. Is the bar too high? : Manslaughter by Gross Negligence will examine when medical practitioners should and shouldn’t be held accountable and prosecuted for those who die whilst under medical care. In his lecture, Robert will also be dealing with a controversial topic - the double effect rule in mercy killings. This Eldon lecture will be of interest to lawyers, medical practitioners, students and academics.
The lecture will commence at 6pm and will be followed by a drinks reception. This event will be accredited for 1 hour CPD by the SRA and BSB.
If you are interested in attending please call 0191 243 7035 or email la.marketingenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk to reserve a place.
Date posted: August 22, 2011
