Faculty venue for Women Who Kill discussion
The Faculty’s Laigh Hall is the venue for a discussion by Lady Scott and Professor Sharon Cowan of how abused women are treated under the law in Scotland.
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QCs to help students explore career in litigation
Two senior members of Faculty, Dorothy Bain, QC, and Donald Findlay, QC, will help law students to gain an insight into litigation as a career.
Counsel talks human rights and peace in Malawi
A member of Faculty, Simon Crabb, was a guest speaker at an event in Malawi marking International Peace Day.
Salome aims to be mountain high on International Human Rights Day
The Faculty’s human rights award winner, Salome Nduta, has set herself a daunting challenge of celebrating this year’s International Human Rights Day at the top of a 17,060ft mountain.
Another successful year for Tumbling Lassie
The total raised for the Tumbling Lassie appeal this year has risen to £24,000, after the last of the season’s events, the Charity Ball.
Devils up and running
The first steps to a career at the Bar have been taken by no fewer than 26 aspiring Advocates, the largest number of devils for at least ten years.
Donald Findlay to feature at Christianity debate
Senior criminal QC, Donald Findlay, is to bring an atheist’s view to a major debate on the role of Christianity in Scottish public life.
Champions scheme launches on World Mental Health Day
A new scheme of mental health champions for the legal community has been launched by the charity LawCare, on World Mental Health Day.
New President of Mental Health Tribunal
A senior member of Faculty, Laura Dunlop, QC, has been named the new President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Dean calls for ‘fullest consultation’ on findings of jury research
The Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, has commented on the publication of Scottish jury research, which looked at the size of juries, the three verdicts and the simple majority.