Sterling, from sterling effort at book sale
A book sale and swish in the Faculty has raised an impressive £500.20 for the Scottish Book Trust.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
“Heartening” complaints figures but no complacency
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has issued its annual report for 2015-16.
James Wolffe, QC, to give Human Rights Day Lecture
The Lord Advocate and former Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, is to deliver the JUSTICE Scotland Human Rights Day Lecture 2016.
SCBA strikes a winning balance
A perfect balance of work and relaxation proved a hit at the Scottish Criminal Bar Association’s winter conference.
Faculty featuring in Brexit events
Brexit and its possible implications will be scrutinised at two major events at which the Faculty and leading QCs are to play a part.
Faculty to fore in Mental Health Tribunal appointments
Six members of Faculty are among a group of new appointees to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
World premiere part for clarinet-playing advocate
A love of music has taken a member of Faculty to a performance in a world premiere and a slot on national radio.
Delighted tenants thank advocate for pro bono help
Celebrating residents have been quick to acknowledge the help of a volunteer advocate in a successful 18-month fight to avoid losing their homes.
Faculty witnesses thanked for “insightful” evidence to COPFS inquiry
The Faculty has aided an inquiry into Scotland’s prosecution service with “insightful” oral evidence to MSPs.
New book charts 50 years of law commissions
Two senior members of Faculty have contributed to a new book to mark the golden jubilee of the law commissions of Scotland and England & Wales.