The Lockerbie Case: Eurojustice conference in Edinburgh

Monday, 29 September 2008

Eurojustice conference in Edinburgh

Legal professionals from around Europe will arrive in Edinburgh this week when the city and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service - Scotland's Prosecution Service - plays host for the first time to the annual Eurojustice conference.

Held over two days and delivered in both French and English, this year's conference brings together top prosecutors from 28 countries in the European Union and European Economic Area and representatives of key European and international institutions, providing an opportunity to discuss issues relating to European criminal law policy, management and best practice in prosecution.

The 11th annual conference will focus on two themes -

* prosecutors' roles in securing public confidence in the criminal justice system
* development of Information Communications Technology.

Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini QC will welcome over 70 delegates to the conference at a reception at Edinburgh Castle today.

Mrs Angiolini said:

"The annual Eurojustice conference provides an excellent opportunity for senior prosecutors from across Europe to discuss current issues facing the criminal justice system on a European stage and I am delighted that this year's conference is being held here in Edinburgh and, indeed, for the first time in the United Kingdom.

"I am particularly pleased that one of the main themes this year is securing public confidence in the criminal justice system. It is vital that the principle that justice is seen to be done is at the very heart of our work and that we, as prosecutors, recognise our role in ensuring that the public have the greatest measure of confidence in the criminal justice system."

[From a Scottish Government press release dated 29 September 2008. Perhaps Mrs Angiolini should address the delegates on how Scottish prosecutors' conduct before, during and after the Lockerbie trial contributed, and continues to contribute, to ensuring that the public have the greatest measure of confidence in the criminal justice system. That would be a fascinating session.]

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