Faculty and other bars express concern for rule of law in Turkey
The Faculty has joined the other bars of the UK and Ireland to express their concern about the situation in Turkey and its possible implications for the rule of law in the country.
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Faculty backs removal of Crofting Commission from list of tribunals
Plans by the Scottish Government to remove the Crofting Commission from the list of tribunals in the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 have been supported by the Faculty.
Faculty welcomes former naval officer
The Scottish Bar has added a Chartered Engineer to its ranks following the admission to Faculty of former naval officer, Tim Haddow.
New Vice-President of Sheriff Appeal Court
The new Vice-President of the Sheriff Appeal Court is to be Sheriff Principal Ian Abercrombie, QC, it has been announced.
Senior counsel reappointed to JABS
The reappointment of James McNeill, QC, as a legal member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland has been announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson.
New Vice-Dean is Angela Grahame, QC
The new Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates is Angela Grahame, QC.
Going “Through the Looking Glass” to find out about the Faculty
Nine students from schools in Edinburgh have enjoyed an insight into life as an advocate as part of a programme organised by Through the Looking Glass, a charity which helps teenagers explore unexpected career paths.
Euro lawyers denounce crackdown in China
The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has condemned the “709 crackdown” on Chinese lawyers, law firm staff and family members.
Faculty sends message of support to Kenyan lawyers
The Faculty has sent a message of support to lawyers in Kenya who have taken part in nationwide protests in defence of the rule of law.
“Tremendous” new portrait is unveiled
The Faculty has an outstanding new addition to its collection of portraits of eminent Scottish legal figures.