Bruce Langlands

JWE v LGBT Youth Scotland - [2026] CSOH 6 - Successfully represented the pursuer at Debate in this case where he contends for the existence of a Delict of grooming and that the defender is liable for sexual abuse and assaults committed by third parties unconnected to its organisation. 

Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Fowler, Cox and Crombie - [2026] FAI 1 - Appeared on behalf of the family of Graham Cox who died in a fall when undertaking a guided excursion on the Aonach Eagach ridge, Glencoe. 

George Carroll v Dumfries and Galloway Council - 2024 G.W.D. 35-330 - With Calum Wilson KC. Obtained decree of absolvitor for the defender following Proof where the pursuer suffered psychiatric injuries as a result of a claimed breach of duty by his employer due to its instigation of disciplinary proceedings and subsequent termination of his employment.

CR v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions - unreported, 2024 - Before the First Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber), successfully argued for the appellant that the requirement to repay Universal Credit in terms of section 6 of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 ought to be reduced to account for the fact that the total Universal Credit paid to him following an accident was not paid only because of the accident but also because of matters pertaining to other family members.

GD v Sisters of Nazareth - 2023 G.W.D. 26-226 - Instructed by the pursuer in a claim for historical child abuse. Successfully argued at Preliminary Proof that it was possible for the defender to have a fair trial and that it would not be substantially prejudiced by the action proceeding.

Haesel McDonald v Indigo Sun Retail Ltd - 2022 G.W.D. 18-269 - At first instance and on appeal - Recovered over £240,000 for the pursuer who suffered noise induced hearing loss following her being compelled by the defender to work through a fire alarm.