"Exploring the Law. Analysing the Cases. Engaging the Experts."
Host’s Welcome.
Obiter Insights is a legal podcast and blog that offers thoughtful and critical engagement with the law. Founded and hosted by Scott, an MSc graduate from King’s College London and current LLB candidate with the University of London, it offers a platform for rigorous analysis of foundational legal principles, landmark judgments, and the evolving contours of UK and international law.
Through in-depth episodes and articles, Obiter Insights explores complex legal issues with clarity and curiosity. Each instalment features incisive commentary and conversations with distinguished guests from across the legal profession—including judges, practising barristers, solicitors, legal academics, and policy experts. The platform also serves as a reflective space where Scott documents his journey through legal study, drawing connections between academic theory, case law, and the practical realities of legal practice.
Whether you are a law student seeking to deepen your understanding, a seasoned legal professional engaging with contemporary legal debate, or simply someone with a passion for the rule of law, Obiter Insights offers intelligent, accessible, and thought-provoking discourse for a legally literate audience.
Meet the host.
Scott McCulloch holds a Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London and is currently reading for a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the University of London. He brings over 15 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry, specialising in regulatory compliance across the drug development lifecycle.
Scott has a strong command of statutory and international legal frameworks governing clinical research, including the conduct and oversight of trials involving investigational products. He routinely advises on complex compliance matters, health authority inspections, and legal obligations arising under the regulatory regimes of the FDA, EMA, MHRA, CFDA, PMDA, and TGA. His work demands not only technical knowledge of international guidelines, legislation, and ethical standards but also the ability to apply them in practice, balancing black-letter requirements with operational realities to ensure the delivery of high-quality data while safeguarding participant safety and maintaining compliance.
He is a Registered Quality Assurance Professional in Good Clinical Practice (RQAP-GCP) and a Certified Professional with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP-CP). Scott plays a key role in shaping best practices in clinical trial conduct, compliance strategy, and regulatory oversight. His areas of expertise span supplier governance, ethical compliance, pharmacovigilance (GPvP), and quality risk management.
Scott also has substantial experience in data protection and validating electronic systems. As a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), he advises on the UK Data Protection Act, EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data governance, and regulatory reporting. In collaboration with legal experts, he oversees Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and supports lawful data processing in highly regulated research environments, navigating complex issues involving confidentiality, privacy rights, and cross-border data transfers.
Collaborative by nature, Scott works closely with global stakeholders—including sponsors, investigators, and regulatory authorities—to foster shared accountability, ethical conduct, and effective communication in the pursuit of public trust and scientific progress. His approach reflects a commitment to professional integrity, sound judgment, and continuous learning—values that align with the standards expected of the legal profession.
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