Violence Against Lawyers

Barrister Jolyon Maugham QC, who has played a key role in Brexit litigation over the past three years, has revealed that he bought a stab vest following threats against his life. Mr Maugham said he was advised by the elected police and crime commissioner in his area to take measures to protect his o

Solicitor Aamer Anwar has spoken to The Scotsman about threats to his life made after he called for unity within Scotland's Muslim community following the murder of Glasgow shopkeeper in 2016. Asad Shah, an Ahmadi Muslim, was killed by a Sunni Muslim.