UK Supreme Court to Sit in Glasgow – Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture Announced

In a landmark moment for Scotland’s legal community, the UK Supreme Court will sit in Glasgow this May. To mark this historic occasion, the Royal Faculty will hold its biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture alongside the Court’s visit.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Time: 17:30 – 19:00

Location: Faculty Hall

This year’s lecture will be delivered by The Right Honourable Lord Doherty, Justice of the UK Supreme Court. His address forms part of the wider programme surrounding the Supreme Court’s presence in Glasgow, offering a unique opportunity for members of the Royal Faculty alike to engage with the work of the Court at the highest level.

Further details on the subject of the lecture will be announced in due course.

Reception to Follow

Following the lecture, guests are warmly invited to attend a drinks reception in the Royal Faculty’s Main Library. This will provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues, members of the judiciary, and fellow attendees in a relaxed and celebratory setting at the heart of Scotland’s legal community.

This event promises to be a highlight of the legal calendar, bringing together tradition, reflection, and the continued evolution of the law in Scotland.

Honouring Lord Rodger of Earlsferry

The lecture series is held in memory of Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, a distinguished jurist, friend, contributor, and honorary member of the Royal Faculty. Lord Rodger had been due to lead a seminar at the Faculty prior to his untimely passing. In tribute to his legacy and enduring contribution to the law, the Royal Faculty established this biennial lecture in his honour.