Lord Neuberger delivers closing keynote address at WBC
The importance of independent advocates as “a very precious asset” in a democratic society has been underscored by Lord Neuberger, President of the UK Supreme Court.
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Conference formally opened by Roy Martin, QC
The much-anticipated World Bar Conference 2016 has been opened by Roy Martin, QC, the former Dean of Faculty who is chairing the event.
We have differences, but share professional commitments, Dean tells WBC
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has spoken of differences in bars from around the world, but stressed the vital role they all share in underwriting the rule of law.
Lord President raises two themes on access to justice in WBC address
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has highlighted two themes on ensuring access to justice in a keynote address to the World Bar Conference in Edinburgh.
Lady Dorrian appointed Lord Justice Clerk
The Rt Hon Lady Dorrian has been appointed Lord Justice Clerk, replacing the Rt Hon Lord Carloway following his elevation to the post of Lord President. It is the first time a woman has held either of the two senior judicial titles in Scotland.
Guardianships delayed by pressure on resources, says Faculty
Severe pressure on resources has been highlighted by the Faculty as causing lengthy delays in the appointment of guardians to people who are unable to look after their own affairs.
Counting down to World Bar Conference
Delegates from near and far are heading to Scotland for the “homecoming” of the World Bar Conference, a major event of the international legal calendar.
Bar’s senior woman to address young lawyers
The senior woman practising at the Scottish Bar, Frances McMenamin , QC, will pass on some of her experience to the next generation when she delivers the keynote address at the annual conference of the Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association (SYLA).
Glasses raised for another successful World IP Day Conference
Whisky will be a main feature of the Faculty’s ninth World Intellectual Property Day Conference, when the organisers expect to toast another full house.
Not easy, but draft for domestic abuse offence could be improved, says Faculty
The Faculty has voiced misgivings about the draft of a new criminal offence of domestic abuse.