Lord Reed recipient of Outstanding Contribution Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland

The Court's President Lord Reed was this year's recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland, announced on 12th November.

In his citation announcing the award, Judging Panel Chair Colin Anderson said:

"Throughout his career, he has exemplified the qualities we most admire in the law: intellectual rigour, independence of mind, integrity, sound judgement and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. His judgments have been characterised by clarity of thought, careful analysis and a deep understanding of the principles underpinning our legal system.

For a lawyer whose career began at the Scottish Bar to reach the highest judicial office in the country is a remarkable achievement. He is a very worthy winner of this year’s Award. It acknowledges not simply the positions he has held, but the enduring contribution he has made to the law, to the judiciary and to the administration of justice."

Lord Reed was unfortunately unable to accept his Outstanding Contribution Award in person due to a prior commitment, but in his pre-recorded acceptance speech he expressed his appreciation for the honour, spoke about his continuing keen interest in the development of the law in Scotland, and congratulated all the other award winners:

"who through their work and dedication continue to demonstrate to the public the relevance and importance of their profession."