Ruth Crawford called to the Bar in 1993, and became a QC in 2008. Ruth was Second Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Ministers between 2002 and 2008 where she regularly advised and represented the Scottish Ministers on all planning matters as well as a wide variety of other public law topics, including the vires of legislation. Since taking Silk, Ruth has continued to advise and represent the Scottish Ministers on many areas of public and administrative law. She is also instructed by the United Kingdom Government on public law matters.
In addition to Government instructions, Ruth is regularly instructed by local authorities and other public bodies in all aspects of public and administrative law, and the decision making process. Ruth has acted for several companies during public procurement exercises carried out by local authorities and other public bodies. Ruth also has experience in many areas of commercial litigation, and is often instructed in litigation relative to professional liability.