New court receives its mace
A specially-commissioned mace for the new Sheriff Appeal Court has been presented to its President, Sheriff Principal Mhairi Stephen, QC.
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Lord Justice Clerk welcomes new silks
Four advocates have taken silk, after being approved by Her Majesty for “the rank and dignity” of Queen’s Counsel.
Texas group arrives for week of Faculty hospitality
A group of 56 members of the Texas Bar and Bench has been welcomed to a week of events as guests of the Faculty.
Library expecting another busy Doors Open Day
Hundreds of people are expected to enjoy a taste of Faculty life as part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2015.
ECHR is a success, says former Attorney General Dominic Grieve
The former Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, QC, MP, has hailed the European Convention on Human Rights as a success and described it as “arguably the single most important legal and political instrument for promoting human rights on our planet.”
Full house as Faculty puts court reforms under spotlight
The Faculty staged a major conference to highlight and examine the most significant structural reforms of the Scottish court system in more than 150 years.
Welcome to the new website of the Faculty of Advocates
...to provide useful information about the Faculty and about advocates...
Appointment of Ian Forrester, QC, as Euro Judge
The Council of the European Union has announced the appointment of Ian Forrester, QC, as the next UK Judge of the General Court of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
Stage 1 reports on Apologies and Education Bills
Evidence from the Faculty is featured in Stage 1 reports by two committees of the Scottish Parliament.
Happy Special Birthday Ian Hamilton, QC!
This weekend sees another milestone in the remarkable life of Ian Hamilton, QC – his 90th birthday. In recognition of the event, his long-time colleague and friend, Sheriff Kevin Drummond, QC, writes: