Sheriff Frank Crowe is held in high regard by all users of the court system. He was a prosecutor for 26 years before being called to the bench. He was a Sheriff for 21 years. While his main areas of speciality were criminal and extradition cases he has a wide breadth of experience in family and private law matters. Alongside his role in the judiciary, Sheriff Crowe served as Director of Judicial Studies for the Judicial Studies Committee between 2004 and 2008, was an external marker for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh and has enjoyed mentoring a number of students over the last 20 years. Frank has also been involved in charity work for 40 years.
Sheriff Crowe has kindly accepted our invitation to speak to our members and guests about his legal career and current issues facing the profession.
A keen believer in restorative justice, Frank will also discuss the importance in the legal profession of independence, impartiality and candour.
Attending this event you will:
• Gain insight into miscarriages of justice and how the independent role of a solicitor is vital to the legal system.
• Understand the importance of a work - life balance.
• Have the opportunity to engage with Sheriff Crowe and hear about his career as a prosecutor and then as a sheriff.
The talk will last about an hour with the opportunity for questions and refreshments afterwards. The event is eligible for at least one hour CPD
