Anwar was cleared of contempt at the High Court in Edinburgh today, but was criticised by judges for his “angry and petulant” conduct who said that they “expected better” of solicitors.

The case follows comments made by Anwar following the trial of a man from Clackmannanshire who had been found guilty of terrorism offences.

Reading from a statement following the finding Anwar said:

"As our government criminalises communities and creates 'thought crime', lawyers still have a responsibility to be the guardians of our liberties and to campaign against injustice.

"Everyone likes to talk of the independence of the judiciary and prosecution but an independent defence able to speak without fear of recrimination by the state is an essential for freedom and justice."

You can read Holyrood magazine’s editor Mandy Rhodes’ interview with Aamer Anwar here