Shown to the cells – but only temporarily!
It’s not usually an enjoyable experience, but being shown to the cells will be a highlight this weekend for pupils from eight schools in Edinburgh.
2017
Everything environmental at annual conference
Environmental justice and the key issue of accessing it will be put under the microscope at the annual Scottish conference of the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA), with contributions by several members of Faculty.
Places available for solicitors at Lady Justice Arden talk
One of the most senior figures in the judiciary of England and Wales is to give a talk to members of Faculty about her role in liaising with courts around the world.
“Fantastic” conference launches PI arbitration service
A “fantastic” conference has ushered in the Faculty’s new, innovative personal injury arbitration service.
Sacked worker grateful for “invaluable” FLSU help
A woman who was unfairly sacked from her job has been given renewed hope of being re-employed, after “invaluable” help from the Faculty’s Free Legal Services Unit.
Lawyer of the Week
The recently-appointed chair of JUSTICE Scotland, Shelagh McCall, QC, is Lawyer of the Week in the Law section of The Times Scotland.
Five counsel in tribunal appointments
Five members of Faculty have been appointed as legal members of the Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland.
SCBA four to the fore at Excellence in Advocacy event
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association is heavily represented among the speakers at a weekend conference examining “Excellence in Advocacy”.
Opening of Legal Year address by Lord President
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, predicted a “leaner and fitter” Court of Session with shorter waiting times for cases, and highlighted the near-impossible task of meeting time limits in the High Court, in an address to mark the opening of the Legal Year.
Our pleasure, Minister
Reforms to contract law have been passed by the Scottish Parliament, with special thanks being extended to the Faculty for its help in the passage of the Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill.