Douglas Harvey
AssociateDouglas is an Associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.
He represents a variety of clients predominantly defending employers' liability claims, occupiers' liability claims and road traffic accidents.
Douglas regularly represents clients in court. He has considerable advocacy experience, having trained at a specialist litigation firm.
Douglas is a member of the Law Society of Scotland and a Notary Public.
Martyn’s Law: what organisations need to know about protecting publicly accessible places
Martyn’s Law will introduce new legal duties for organisations responsible for publicly accessible premises and events. This article outlines who may be affected and the practical steps organisations should take to prepare for compliance.
An introduction to Fatal Accident Inquiries
This article is intended to answer some frequently asked questions regarding Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) in Scotland. An FAI is a formal investigation led by a Sheriff to establish the circumstances surrounding a death, with a focus on preventing future fatalities in similar situations. The inquiry is not intended to assign blame but to examine potential safety lapses and systemic issues. This article addresses the various stages of the FAI process.
Judicial Review: Reasonable Precaution under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016
In this article, we examine the decision of the Court of Session in Karen Duncan's judicial review. This case is significant as it marks the first instance of a judicial review being brought against a determination made under the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016.