It is premature to suggest in the current post-Brexit social, economic, and political landscape that a radical overhaul of the United Kingdom’s Data Protection regime is necessary or desirable, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Tony Graham QC, Stable Director at Optimum Advocates in Glasgow, has been elected as the new Chairman of Faculty Services Limited (FSL).
Susanne Tanner QC has been commissioned by the Lord Advocate as Assistant Principal Crown Counsel.
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Stephen O’Rourke QC.
The Faculty’s very own fictional Advocate makes his return this Christmas in The Scotsman in: “Edward Kane and the Innocent Railway”.
The Faculty of Advocates is saddened by the death of Member of Faculty Paul McNairney.
The 21st Century Bar Conference, which takes place next month, will adopt a hybrid format to cater for those who would prefer an in-person event as well as anyone who would like to attend online.
Junior members of the Bar have cautioned that making remote hearings the default would damage their professional development as advocates, adversely affect their well-being and job satisfaction, and have a knock-on effect on the quality of justice.
The use of new technologies in policing could infringe on the rights of individuals in the criminal justice system, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Emily Bradbury was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates today in a ceremony held in the Reading Room at Parliament House.