Usman Tariq KC

King’s Counsel at @FacultyScot specialising in commercial & public law. Chair of @JUSTICEhq Scotland. Member of the @ScottishCJC. Founder of @SEMLAlaw.

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this guide. A copy has gone to every MSP's office, and it's free for anyone to read: https://t.co/Rn5swSNZi7

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64 of Holyrood's 129 MSPs are new this session, the biggest first-time intake of the @ScotParl since 1999. All of them are making law from day one. @JUSTICEhq Scotland, with @BrodiesLLP has published a guide to help: Law for Scottish Lawmakers 🧵

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Why does this matter? A better understanding of the law should not limit political debate. It should improve it, strengthen scrutiny, and help produce laws that work in practice and hold up in principle.

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📖 JUSTICE Scotland publishes new Law for Scottish Lawmakers guide today.

With a record number of new MSPs in office, it offers an essential introduction to legal & constitutional principles that shape Holyrood.

Endorsed by @JohnSwinney & Lord Pentland.

https://t.co/xNMVOQNlsY

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Thank you to everyone who attended @SEMLAlaw’s event with @BrodiesLLP last night on career development and networking in law. The panel covered topics such as building confidence and connections, professional visibility and personal brand. Lots of practical tips for lawyers!

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For allies and senior colleagues, this is an opportunity to listen, make connections and think about what more we can do to open doors for others.

I hope to see many of you there.

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Please share in your networks. Events such as this by @SEMLAlaw and @BrodiesLLP matter.

Why?

The @Lawscot Profile of the Profession 2023 report provides encouraging evidence of change. The profession is becoming more diverse and reflective of the wider society.

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NEW EVENT: SEMLA invites you to join us for an evening of networking, conversation and connection on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at @BrodiesLLP's office at Capital Square in Edinburgh. Details and RSVP: https://t.co/F3ajMVY8ur

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For those from minority ethnic backgrounds who are navigating their way through the profession, please come along - this is a useful opportunity to meet people, share experiences and build relationships.

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[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

NEW EVENT: SEMLA invites you to join us for an evening of networking, conversation and connection on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at @BrodiesLLP's office at Capital Square in Edinburgh. Details and RSVP: https://t.co/F3ajMVY8ur

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The @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games have been a blast. Thank you, Glasgow! Our kids have had so much fun cheering Team Scotland. All the amazing staff and volunteers helped make the Games such a memorable experience. Just some of our CG adventures…including being on the TV!

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Thank you, Glasgow.

An incredible Commonwealth Games come to an end 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#Glasgow2026