New name added to list of Law Reform Committee luminaries
A key Faculty post, Convenor of the Law Reform Committee, has changed hands due to the General Election.
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Dutch delight in Faculty visit
A group of young lawyers from the Netherlands enjoyed a visit to the Faculty and Parliament House, but found they were in for a shock.
Support from Faculty in drive to cut youth homelessness
The Faculty has become a supporter of a charity which aims to help families overcome conflict and tackle the scourge of youth homelessness.
Deans galore for Faculties first
The Deans of Faculties of Procurators from throughout Scotland were guests of the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates at a dinner which is believed to be the first event of its kind.
Faculty goes international with new committee
The Faculty has established a new Committee to help promote the profile of Scotland's legal system internationally.
Scottish Law Commission sets out programme of work
A major review of the law of defamation in Scotland has been included in the Scottish Law Commission's Ninth Programme of Law Reform.
Fall in SLCC levy
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has announced a reduction in the general levy paid by advocates, from £159 to £150.
Government issues consultation paper on civil litigation funding
A consultation on proposed legislation on the expenses and funding of civil litigation has been published by the Scottish Government.
Leading figures lined up for proceeds of crime event
Experts from both sides of the Border, including a Supreme Court judge and a Law Officer, will share their insights into proceeds of crime legislation at a conference hosted by the Faculty.
Lord President sets out timetable for civil court reforms
Changes to the civil justice system under the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 will start this summer, Lord Gill, the Lord President, has announced.