Mandela room

This evening I participated in a discussion organised by the Edinburgh Area Support Team. They were exploring with some of this year's new panel members how best they might be supported.

Some of the hearings they take part in can be emotional and intense. But as the details are confidential the panel Menes cannot speak about the cases afterwards. And how might they learn and discuss ways to improve? And how might we avoid them feeling isolated.

Lots of food for thought as the Edinburgh team think though what matrix of support might be offered. Tonight involved some reflective practice exercises to tease out whether such a structured support event might work.

The gathering was in the distinctive Mandela Room in the City Chambers.