News and Responses

Faculty finale at regulatory conference

A major annual regulatory conference will have a Faculty finale, with a speech by senior counsel, Andrew Webster, QC.

Cycling prosecutions unlikely under common law, Faculty suggests

Cyclists in Scotland who cause death or serious injury to others could in theory be prosecuted under common law, but it is unlikely, the Faculty has suggested in a submission to the Department for Transport.

Proposals for New Cycling Offences

Mike Jones Excellence in Advocacy event

A prize for excellence in advocacy in the name of the late Lord “Mike” Jones is to be awarded for the first time next month.

FLAG IT UP anti-money laundering campaign launched

Lawyers throughout the UK are being urged to FLAG IT UP in an attempt to curb multi-billion pound money laundering criminals.

Double celebration at special Faculty/SEMLA event

Lawyers and law students are being invited to a special event to formally launch a new Faculty scholarship and to mark the first anniversary of the Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association (SEMLA).

‘Absolutely stimulating’ talk at Faculty by Philippe Sands, QC

European Lawyers Day at the Faculty featured a highly informative and thought-provoking talk by Philippe Sands, QC, law professor, author and international counsel.

Roberton Report published

The report by Esther Roberton on her Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation in Scotland has been published.

Draft Insurable Interest Bill

Abbotsford the venue for discussions with four diverse authors

Four very different authors will discuss their latest works at the home of the master, in the Abbotsford Literary Sessions.