The Panel

Chair: Frances Oldham QC
Chair: Frances Oldham QC

Frances was appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1994 and sits as a Deputy High Court Judge (Family Division) and Crown Court Recorder.  She specialises in complex and serious cases involving criminal and child law.  She also has extensive experience in mental health and sexual abuse cases.

Alyson Leslie
Alyson Leslie

Alyson has a background in social work. She undertakes research into child fatalities and leads Serious Case Reviews into child abuse. She also has expertise in setting up and conducting public inquiries.

Prof. Sandy Cameron CBE
Prof. Sandy Cameron CBE

Sandy is a former Director of Social Work in Scotland, and Chairman of the Parole Board.  He also has expertise in residential child care and fostering services and currently is a board member of a company providing these services in Scotland.


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