Monthly Archives: September 2015


Aidan O’Brien discusses Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11

Published: 15/09/2015 | News

Aidan discusses the case of Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11 and explores the legal issues surroundingĀ  informed consent to medical treatment. Factual Background In October 1999, Nadine Montgomery gave birth to her first child, who sustained severe disabilities as a consequence of shoulder dystocia during his birth. Her treating obstetrician, Dr Dina […]

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Rugby World Cup 2015: Christopher Quinlan QC appointed Judicial Officer

Published: 14/09/2015 | News

Christopher Quinlan QC has been appointed a Judicial Officer for the Rugby World Cup 2015 and will form part of the tournament’s disciplinary team. The team is responsible for all disciplinary matters and has been selected from 11 nations worldwide. The team comprises 11 citing commissioners, 10 judicial officers and four appeal officers.

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