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Richard Wood is a better democracy campaigner and founder of Upgrade Holyrood. He was previously an Electoral Reform Society board member.
Rob Smith is a Senior Fellow at the Parkview Institute and the owner and Managing Director of Chartwell Capital Advisors.
Robert Amsterdam is an American-Canadian international lawyer who has built a distinguished career specialising in political advocacy and human rights law. Born on 9 January 1956 in New York City, Amsterdam founded Amsterdam & Partners LLP, where he serves as Managing Partner. The firm maintains offices in both Washington, D.C., and London, reflecting its international scope and practice.
Throughout his career, Amsterdam has established himself as a prominent figure in the fields of political advocacy and human rights, representing clients in complex international legal matters. His expertise spans cross-border legal disputes and cases involving political persecution and civil liberties. Amsterdam's work has given him extensive insight into global political affairs and the intersection of law, governance, and human rights across multiple jurisdictions. He now contributes his perspectives on these critical policy areas through his commentary for Comment Central.
