Possible return of death penalty in Turkey is condemned
The Faculty has co-signed a statement which condemns in the strongest terms a possible reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey.
2016
Tumbling Lassie announcement marks Anti-Slavery Day
A nameless girl from 17th Century Scotland is to be the spearhead of a fundraising event to aid victims of modern slavery.
Top marks for MiniTrials
Learning about the law through the Faculty’s MiniTrials scheme for schools has been given a “ten out of ten” rating following the latest event at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Retired, but maintaining a Faculty link with the Caribbean
Five years after being admitted to the Faculty, Angus Foster thought a move abroad would help broaden his international legal experience.
New Faculty member of SLAB
The appointment of John Hamilton, QC, as the Faculty member of the Scottish Legal Aid Board has been announced by Michael Matheson, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice.
Civil justice must be funded by the state, not litigants: Faculty
The Faculty has expressed opposition to plans by the Scottish Government to make litigants fund the civil justice system through court fees.
Roundtable on children’s rights in Scotland
Counsel with an interest in children’s rights are being invited to a roundtable event on using the law and human rights to advance policy.
All things PI…
The Faculty’s Lauren Sutherland, QC, is one of the experts putting personal injury law and practice under the microscope at a conference.
Ministers publish proposed reforms associated with domestic abuse offence
Changes in criminal procedure related to a new specific offence of domestic abuse have been proposed by the Scottish Government.
QCs to help explore issues of modern adoption
Two senior counsel are to help examine the issues of placing children for adoption outwith their home country.