New Year Honours recognition for founder of MiniTrials
The founder of the Faculty’s MiniTrials, which help demystify the law for school pupils, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours.
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Calling all PI solicitors – Faculty wants you to help mould new Arbitration scheme
The Vice-Dean has alerted solicitors to a new personal injury arbitration scheme which the Faculty is intending to launch in the New Year.
Counsel in summary sheriff appointments
Several members of Faculty are among 21 summary sheriff appointments, the largest judicial recruitment in Scotland.
Thanks to all who made a difference for others at Xmas, and throughout the year
Families who had been facing a bleak Christmas are now looking forward to the big day, after a ”moving” show of generosity by Faculty members and staff.
Scotland’s Place in Europe
Following publication of the Scottish Government’s paper, Scotland’s Place in Europe, James Mure, QC, Convenor of the Faculty of Advocates’ International Committee, said:
Installation of Lord Mulholland
The former Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland, Frank Mulholland, QC, has been installed as a Senator of the College of Justice, taking the judicial title, Lord Mulholland.
Advocates Library papers shine new light on Muir of Huntershill
The Faculty has been hailed for an “invaluable” contribution to a fresh study of the man known as the Father of Scottish Democracy.
Respect all in the criminal justice system, says Lord Advocate
The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe, QC, has stressed the need to respect the dignity and rights of all within the criminal justice system, whether victim, witness or accused.
Faculty support for Human Rights Day
The Faculty of Advocates has voiced its support for Human Rights Day 2016 and for continuing efforts to deliver Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP).
Special guests to mark 21 milestone for Choir’s carol concert
The Faculty Choir’s charity carol concert turns 21 this year, and every effort has been made to make it a special celebration.