David Cobb
David has practised as an Advocate and Legal Author since 1997, following a lengthy career in Local Government. In the course of developing a mixed Practice, David has established recognition and expertise in the fields of Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Human Rights Law. He has been instructed in cases in the Court of Session, High Court and Sheriff Court, including Judicial Review and Guardianship matters. Recently, he appeared in an Inner House case concerning the capacity of a Patient to instruct a DNACPR Notice. He has also initiated Litigation under the Equality Act 2010 concerning the lengthy mistreatment of a University Student throughout his Studies.
David has had several written works published, including the commentary on the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, the Scottish Human Rights Service, and most recently, “A Practical Guide to the Sheriff Court and Protecting Vulnerable Adults in Scotland.” He has also had several Articles on this field published in the “Scots Law Times”.
David was an Advisor to the Independent Review of Autism in the Mental Health Act (2019) and takes a particular interest in the future implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability in Scotland. This will increase in the light of the recent published Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland.
David takes an active interest in the Third Sector and Pro bono work. He is a Trustee of Reeltime Music, a youth Music Charity and Partners in Advocacy, a Mental Health Advocacy service.