News and Responses

A place for statements, but oral evidence should be FAI norm, Faculty believes

Oral evidence should continue to be the norm at fatal accident inquires, although there is scope for witness statements, the Faculty has suggested.

Draft Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules

Brexit implications on EU migration: speeches by QCs

Two QCs were among the speakers at a JUSTICE Scotland/Equality and Human Rights Commission event which explored “The Human Rights Implications of Brexit on EU Migration”.

Six named as NMC External Counsel

A drive for greater involvement in the work of regulatory bodies has paid dividends for six members of Faculty who have become External Counsel for the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Claire Mitchell is new SCBA President

The vital role of defence counsel in the justice system has been highlighted by Claire Mitchell, new President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association.

More cases and strain on courts if time-bar removed, Faculty believes

An increase in the number of complicated cases, with “resource implications” for the courts, is likely to result from the removal of a time-bar in historical childhood abuse actions, the Faculty has suggested.

Another leading voice lined up for Tumbling Lassie seminar

A late addition has been made to the programme for the Tumbling Lassie seminar on modern day slavery and human trafficking, with a third leading voice in the field now taking part.

Limitation (Childhood Abuse) (Scotland) Bill

QC among new SLCC members

A senior member of Faculty has been appointed to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.

Stepping up for Pedometer Challenge II

The step-counters have been dusted off and the resolve to fight festive excess is strong – the Faculty’s Pedometer Challenge is back!