“Pocket guide” for Scottish lawmakers published by JUSTICE
The law reform and human rights body, JUSTICE, has published a guide to Scots law which it hopes will become a fixture in the offices of MSPs and their staff.
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No escaping some things…
You might be able to escape the Scottish weather by travelling thousands of miles around the globe, but, as the Faculty’s Bill Frain-Bell discovered, other reminders of home are more difficult to shake off.
Proud day at the Palace for MiniTrials founder
Lord Kinclaven, the founder of the Faculty’s MiniTrials, has received an OBE at an investiture ceremony in Buckingham Palace.
Important distinction missing in abuse Bill, Faculty says
Concern has been raised by the Faculty about a key element of plans to outlaw psychological domestic abuse.
Lawyers learn, and sick babies are helped
Young lawyers and a charity for premature and sick babies will benefit from a training event featuring the Faculty’s Dr David Parratt.
New deputy director for Judicial Institute
The appointment has been announced of Sheriff Susan Craig as the new deputy director of the Judicial Institute for Scotland.
Lord Arthurson becomes Supreme Courts judge
The latest addition to the Supreme Courts bench has been sworn in, and has taken the judicial title of Lord Arthurson.
All things affidavit in spotlight at family law seminar
Experts in family law will take a comprehensive look at affidavits at an all-day seminar.
New In-house Convener for MHTS
The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland has appointed Morag Jack, Advocate, to the post of In-house Convener.
Rt Hon Lord Kirkwood
The death has been announced of the Rt Hon Lord Kirkwood, who served as a judge from 1987 until his retirement in 2005. He was 84.