Dean to feature in lecture examining advocacy
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has been invited to take part in a Christmas Lecture which will examine the future of advocacy in the Scottish courts.
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View the first evidence session on Abusive Behaviour etc Bill
The Faculty was invited to take part in the first evidence session of the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee on its Stage 1 consideration of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill.
Eminent speakers lined up for Human Rights Day event
Two distinguished legal figures from either side of the Border are to be the speakers at a special event to mark Human Rights Day and European Lawyers Day being staged by the Faculty and JUSTICE Scotland.
Faculty highlights Sexual Risk Order concerns to MSPs
People who never commit an offence could still be subject to court orders for life under planned legislation against “sexual harm”, the Faculty has suggested.
Advocate Linda to see off Astronaut Tim
The Faculty’s Linda Marsh is counting down to the trip of a lifetime, to watch the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft taking British astronaut Tim Peake to a six-month stay on the International Space Station.
Diverse programme proves big draw for 21st Century Bar Conference
The 21st Century Bar Conference has proved as popular as ever, and only applications to join a waiting list are now being taken for next month’s event.
Life as an Advocate
The Faculty has held an Open Day for people interested in a career at the Scottish Bar.
Dean Pledges Support for New Appeal Court
The Dean of the Faculty of Advocates has pledged his support and the support of the profession to make the new Sheriff Appeal Court a success.
Protecting Lawyer-Client Confidentiality
The European Parliament is supporting moves which call for the protection of the confidentiality of lawyer-client communications.
Looking at law reform in the 21st Century
A seminar in celebration of the Scottish Law Commission’s 50th anniversary will feature Laura Dunlop, QC, Convenor of the Faculty’s Law Reform Committee, as one of the speakers.