Rule of law brought under Human Rights umbrella
The Faculty's commitment to the rule of law has been strengthened by bringing it within the remit of the Human Rights Committee.
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Courts ready for busy Saturday sitting at mock trial final
Around 340 school students from throughout the UK - and some distinguished legal figures - will descend on Edinburgh's Parliament House for the 2015 final of the Bar National Mock Trial Competition.
Media to have a voice before any gagging order is made
The media will have a chance to be heard before any orders which restrict reporting of proceedings are made by a court, under new rules.
Faculty to feature at Commonwealth Law Conference
The eyes of the Commonwealth will focus once more on Glasgow, as delegates gather for one of the major events of the international legal calendar.
"Robust" protection should be given to lawyer-client confidentiality, says Faculty
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has called for "robust" protection of lawyer-client confidentiality, in the wake of a Parliamentary committee report which said new legislation was needed to govern the security and intelligence agencies.
Faculty keen to study pre-recorded evidence proposal
Greater use of pre-recorded evidence could become a feature of criminal trials in Scotland under plans outlined in a new report.
Diversity group publishes report on judicial appointments
A report aimed at overcoming barriers to a judicial career and widening the pool of candidates for appointment to the Bench has been published.
Rates appeal system works, so leave it be, argues Faculty
The Faculty has mounted a robust defence of the appeals system for business rates valuation, and urged the Scottish Government to leave well alone.
Faculty member to head new Scottish Tax Tribunals
A senior member of Faculty has been appointed the first President of the Scottish Tax Tribunals.
International Women's Day
This weekend will see celebrations and events across the world to mark International Women's Day.