Dean looking forward to working with ministers on justice reform proposals
The Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, has commented on the Scottish Government’s 2016-17 programme, announced by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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QC joins board of National Library of Scotland
A senior member of Faculty has been appointed to the board of the National Library of Scotland.
Faculty hosts celebratory launch of Scottish adoption charity
The Faculty will be a proud host of the celebratory launch of a Scottish group which has emerged from the wreckage of a GB adoption charity to continue vital work on behalf of children in need.
Appraising all Euro-source law before Brexit “inconceivable”, says Faculty
Much domestic law derived from Europe will have to remain in force in Scotland after Brexit, the Faculty believes. It says a complete inspection exercise in the run–up to leaving the EU is “inconceivable”.
More speed in child abduction cases, but with a risk…
The Faculty has identified a downside to plans by the European Commission to speed up child abduction court cases.
New editor and deputy editor for Session Cases
A new editor and deputy editor of Session Cases have been appointed in the wake of the installation of Lord Ericht as a Senator of the College of Justice.
Simple change could ease burden on children, Faculty suggests
Children could be spared confusion and possible upset by a simple change to new forms for family actions, the Faculty has suggested.
Support to fill gap in cross-border arrest powers
Plans to plug a gap in provisions on cross-border powers of arrest have been backed by the Faculty.
Going funky at the Mackenzie!
The Faculty’s Mackenzie Building will be swinging this weekend as it hosts an upbeat soul and gospel concert by Edinburgh’s Phoenix Choir.
Eid lunch for Scottish lawyers
The first Eid lunch for Scottish lawyers was held in Glasgow on Saturday (6 August).