The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill recently passed through the parliamentary stages and awaits a statutory instrument for legal effect to be given to the Bill’s provisions.
Faculty extends its condolences following the passing of former member Baron Campbell of Pittenweem.
The need for continuing reform, modernisation and investment across Scotland’s justice system, and safeguarding the rule of law are key priorities, the Lord President said today.
Two new members were admitted to the Faculty of Advocates during a calling ceremony today.
It is with great sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learned of the passing of Neil Beynon, Advocate.
Nine practising members of the Faculty of Advocate have been appointed as King’s Counsel, and a non-practising member has been made an honorary silk.
The Faculty of Advocates will again support the Scottish Legal Walks as a national sponsor alongside the Law Society of Scotland.
There’s a brand-new Scottish musical coming to Glasgow this August, based on a remarkable story drawn straight from our legal past.
Dean of Faculty Roddy Dunlop KC has been appointed as a judge to the Courts of Appeal in Jersey and Guernsey. This is a part-time appointment involving sitting for two to three weeks in a year and does not affect his continuing practice at the Faculty of Advocates and the Bar of England and Wales.
Faculty welcomed 27 new members at calling ceremonies held on Friday last week.