MSPs enthuse over human rights evidence on land reform
A panel of witnesses, including a representative of the Faculty, has been thanked by MSPs for "saturating" them with information on human rights aspects of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.
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Faculty raises ECHR issues over land reform proposals
Human rights issues have been identified by the Faculty in relation to parts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.
New post for Lord Hope of Craighead
Lord Hope of Craighead, the former Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court, has been named Chief Justice of Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.
Children of deceased could miss out under succession changes, suggests Faculty
Proposed changes in the law of succession could reduce the number of cases where children of the deceased inherit a share of the estate, the Faculty has suggested.
Faculty members lift awards
Two members of Faculty have won categories in the Bar Section of the Legal 500 UK Awards 2015.
Schools get to grips with the law through MiniTrials
Pupils from schools across Edinburgh have been cited to attend court this week, and will be given the chance to take the law into their own hands.
Historical child abuse cases should remain under time-bar regime, says Faculty
The Faculty has announced its opposition to plans by the Scottish Government to end the three-year time limit on the raising of damages actions by survivors of historicl child abuse.
View the Dominic Grieve lecture online
Film of the Rule of Law Lecture by Dominic Grieve, QC, MP, is now available to view online.
New court receives its mace
A specially-commissioned mace for the new Sheriff Appeal Court has been presented to its President, Sheriff Principal Mhairi Stephen, QC.
Lord Justice Clerk welcomes new silks
Four advocates have taken silk, after being approved by Her Majesty for “the rank and dignity” of Queen’s Counsel.