Barton Scotland Explained

Barton U. A. Scotland
Office:	Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana
Term Start:	10 June 2015
Term End:	1 September 2020
Predecessor:	Raphael Trotman
Successor:	Manzoor Nadir
Alma Mater:	University of London
Occupation:	lawyer

Barton U. A. Scotland is a Guyanese politician and former diplomat. He has served as Speaker of the National Assembly of Guyana from 10 June 2015^[1] to 1 September 2020.^[2]

Scotland formerly worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a senior diplomat and advisor. He was also the head of the Department of International Economic Co-operation, and a Commissioner on the Caricom Competition Commission. A lawyer, Scotland holds Master of Laws and PhD (international law) degrees from the University of London.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dr. Barton Scotland elected as Speaker of National Assembly . 2015-07-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150612011326/http://www.gina.gov.gy/home/index.php/home/all-news/item/2540-dr-barton-scotland-elected-as-speaker-of-national-assembly . 2015-06-12 . dead .
2. News: Manzoor Nadir declared Speaker of the National Assembly. Stabroek News. 1 September 2020.
3. Book: Coping with the Collapse of the Old Order:: Caricom's New External Agenda. 9781466941489. Hall. Kenneth. Chuck-a-Sang. Myrtle. 19 February 2013.
4. Web site: Dr Barton Scotland to be new Speaker . 5 June 2015 .
5. Web site: Scotland confirms nomination as Speaker . 6 June 2015 .