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04 Mar 12
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LEADING Scots lawyer Paul McBride QC has been found dead in a hotel room in Pakistan.
A family friend said he had died in his sleep and that a postmortem examination was being carried out.
McBride, 46, was travelling with fellow lawyer Aamer Anwar and the pair had been staying at a hotel in Lahore.
A family friend, who confirmed the death, said: "Paul died in his sleep early today.
"The family are devastated and would appreciate their privacy being respected at this difficult time."
McBride was due to appear this week as a key witness in the trial of two men accused of attempting to murder him.
A prominent Celtic supporter, he along with club manager Neil Lennon and former MSP Trish Godman are all alleged to have been targetted with explosive devices through the post.
A family friend said he had died in his sleep and that a postmortem examination was being carried out.
McBride, 46, was travelling with fellow lawyer Aamer Anwar and the pair had been staying at a hotel in Lahore.
A family friend, who confirmed the death, said: "Paul died in his sleep early today.
"The family are devastated and would appreciate their privacy being respected at this difficult time."
McBride was due to appear this week as a key witness in the trial of two men accused of attempting to murder him.
A prominent Celtic supporter, he along with club manager Neil Lennon and former MSP Trish Godman are all alleged to have been targetted with explosive devices through the post.
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ramisabam 04 Mar 12 16:06
r.i.p a brave and truthful man
^ first time I've ever heard a lawyer being called truthful
r.i.p a brave and truthful man
^ first time I've ever heard a lawyer being called truthful
vlad if you read what the fella has done then you will learn he was an exceptional man. i am in no way speaking about football
Ramisabam just to clarify no one is laughing at the dead like lions88 is trying to imply,I was laughing at any lawyer being called truthful.
I have had lots of dealings with lawyers and find them on the whole dishonest,which when you think about the job they have to do makes sense.
I have had lots of dealings with lawyers and find them on the whole dishonest,which when you think about the job they have to do makes sense.
i wasnt saying you were my friend, merely pointing u in the direction of looking up the mans cv.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/top_qc_paul_mcbride_found_dead_in_pakistan_hotel_1_2153248
ONE of Scotland’s leading lawyers has died in his sleep in a hotel in Pakistan.
Paul McBride QC died on Saturday night.
A statement issued by spokesman Jack Irvine on behalf of his family said: “Paul died in his sleep last night in a hotel in Pakistan and at this time we would ask you to respect the privacy of his family.”
Mr McBride was appointed a QC at the age of 35, said to be the youngest QC ever appointed in the UK.
He was called to the Scottish Bar in 1988 and has been involved in many high profile criminal cases in Scotland.
He was on a business trip at the time of his death.
Mr Irvine added: “I understand Paul was found dead in bed this morning. He had been in Pakistan for a few days and I am uncertain when he was to return to Scotland.
“The family have asked that they are not troubled at this distressing time.”
Two men are currently on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of conspiring to murder Mr McBride, Mr Lennon and former MSP Trish Godman by sending improvised explosive devices to them between March 1 and April 15 last year.
The two accused, Trevor Muirhead, 43, and Neil McKenzie, 42, are also accused of conspiring to murder various people at republican organisation Cairde na hEireann’s premises in Glasgow by sending improvised explosive devices to them.
It is alleged that the pair believed the devices were capable of exploding.
They deny all charges against them.
Mr McBride, 48, was on a business trip to Lahore with human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar.
Lawyers and politicians were quick to pay tribute to Mr McBride after hearing the news of his death.
Brian McConnachie QC, Vice-Chair of the Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association, said: “Everyone is absolutely stunned and deeply saddened by his death.
“Paul was very young and had achieved a tremendous amount in such a short space of time and undoubtedly had a great deal more to achieve both legally and no doubt in other fields.
“From a personal point of view Paul was a very good friend to me over a number of years. In common with many people I’ve had a great deal of generosity from Paul, in particular his time.
“He was a very gifted lawyer and an incredibly intelligent man. I think a lot of that has perhaps been forgotten or ignored because of his high media profile in recent years in relation to politics and football.
“But he was involved in a significant amount of cases throughout his career at the bar which have had a very important impact on the development of Scots law.
“As a man he was very much a larger than life character in that if you knew Paul at all you very often heard Paul before you saw him. He always had something to say and had opinions on many subjects that he was not afraid to express.”
First Minister Alex Salmond said: “This is sad and shocking news. Paul McBride was an outstanding Advocate, and a very substantial public figure in Scotland.
“Paul’s genius lay not just in applying his first-class mind to the complex procedures of Scots Law, but also his unrivalled ability to explain and promote the laws of Scotland to a wider public.
“His reservoir of talent was great indeed, and I believe he had so much more to contribute to the law, and to the great debate on Scotland’s future. Paul will be sorely missed across Scotland’s legal system, political parties, sport and journalism.”
He added: “It is typical of Paul that his last public comment was a newspaper column expressing the belief that the anti-sectarian legislation, of which he was such an eloquent advocate, would herald a historic change for the better in Scotland.
“My thoughts today are with Paul’s partner, parents, family and very many friends. Hopefully the knowledge that he was held in such high regard by so many will be of some comfort at this desperately sad time.”
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell issued this statement on behalf of the club.
“This is tragic news. Paul was a very good friend of Celtic and someone who cared passionately about the club. His passing is clearly a great loss and he will be sadly missed.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Paul´s family at this very difficult time.”
Johann Lamont, leader of Scottish Labour, said: “Paul McBride was one of the finest legal minds of his generation. While we didn’t always agree, I always thought of him as a thoroughly decent man. When he entered the political debate he was always challenging and his intellect greatly enriched it. He will be missed.”
Willie Rennie, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats said: “Cutting short Paul McBride’s full and colourful life is so sad. Scotland will be a lesser place without him.”
The Crown Office said it was not for them to comment on whether Mr McBride’s death would affect the ongoing trial.
A spokesman for the Faculty of Advocates said: “We are shocked by the untimely death of one of Scotland’s most prominent QCs.
“Our thoughts are naturally with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
“Paul was a valued member of the Faculty of Advocates for many years and his colleagues will be saddened by the news of his death at such an early age.”
ONE of Scotland’s leading lawyers has died in his sleep in a hotel in Pakistan.
Paul McBride QC died on Saturday night.
A statement issued by spokesman Jack Irvine on behalf of his family said: “Paul died in his sleep last night in a hotel in Pakistan and at this time we would ask you to respect the privacy of his family.”
Mr McBride was appointed a QC at the age of 35, said to be the youngest QC ever appointed in the UK.
He was called to the Scottish Bar in 1988 and has been involved in many high profile criminal cases in Scotland.
He was on a business trip at the time of his death.
Mr Irvine added: “I understand Paul was found dead in bed this morning. He had been in Pakistan for a few days and I am uncertain when he was to return to Scotland.
“The family have asked that they are not troubled at this distressing time.”
Two men are currently on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of conspiring to murder Mr McBride, Mr Lennon and former MSP Trish Godman by sending improvised explosive devices to them between March 1 and April 15 last year.
The two accused, Trevor Muirhead, 43, and Neil McKenzie, 42, are also accused of conspiring to murder various people at republican organisation Cairde na hEireann’s premises in Glasgow by sending improvised explosive devices to them.
It is alleged that the pair believed the devices were capable of exploding.
They deny all charges against them.
Mr McBride, 48, was on a business trip to Lahore with human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar.
Lawyers and politicians were quick to pay tribute to Mr McBride after hearing the news of his death.
Brian McConnachie QC, Vice-Chair of the Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association, said: “Everyone is absolutely stunned and deeply saddened by his death.
“Paul was very young and had achieved a tremendous amount in such a short space of time and undoubtedly had a great deal more to achieve both legally and no doubt in other fields.
“From a personal point of view Paul was a very good friend to me over a number of years. In common with many people I’ve had a great deal of generosity from Paul, in particular his time.
“He was a very gifted lawyer and an incredibly intelligent man. I think a lot of that has perhaps been forgotten or ignored because of his high media profile in recent years in relation to politics and football.
“But he was involved in a significant amount of cases throughout his career at the bar which have had a very important impact on the development of Scots law.
“As a man he was very much a larger than life character in that if you knew Paul at all you very often heard Paul before you saw him. He always had something to say and had opinions on many subjects that he was not afraid to express.”
First Minister Alex Salmond said: “This is sad and shocking news. Paul McBride was an outstanding Advocate, and a very substantial public figure in Scotland.
“Paul’s genius lay not just in applying his first-class mind to the complex procedures of Scots Law, but also his unrivalled ability to explain and promote the laws of Scotland to a wider public.
“His reservoir of talent was great indeed, and I believe he had so much more to contribute to the law, and to the great debate on Scotland’s future. Paul will be sorely missed across Scotland’s legal system, political parties, sport and journalism.”
He added: “It is typical of Paul that his last public comment was a newspaper column expressing the belief that the anti-sectarian legislation, of which he was such an eloquent advocate, would herald a historic change for the better in Scotland.
“My thoughts today are with Paul’s partner, parents, family and very many friends. Hopefully the knowledge that he was held in such high regard by so many will be of some comfort at this desperately sad time.”
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell issued this statement on behalf of the club.
“This is tragic news. Paul was a very good friend of Celtic and someone who cared passionately about the club. His passing is clearly a great loss and he will be sadly missed.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic are with Paul´s family at this very difficult time.”
Johann Lamont, leader of Scottish Labour, said: “Paul McBride was one of the finest legal minds of his generation. While we didn’t always agree, I always thought of him as a thoroughly decent man. When he entered the political debate he was always challenging and his intellect greatly enriched it. He will be missed.”
Willie Rennie, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats said: “Cutting short Paul McBride’s full and colourful life is so sad. Scotland will be a lesser place without him.”
The Crown Office said it was not for them to comment on whether Mr McBride’s death would affect the ongoing trial.
A spokesman for the Faculty of Advocates said: “We are shocked by the untimely death of one of Scotland’s most prominent QCs.
“Our thoughts are naturally with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
“Paul was a valued member of the Faculty of Advocates for many years and his colleagues will be saddened by the news of his death at such an early age.”
was on this site for the latest on Rangers financial problems and to see what their fans were saying. Then I stumbled on this little thread
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=212885&st=0
some awful comments on here, sad if they are representative of true rangers fans
http://forum.rangersmedia.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=212885&st=0
some awful comments on here, sad if they are representative of true rangers fans
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