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Judges from Brazil learn about Scots legal system

Around 180 judges from Brazil are finding out about the Scottish legal system during a four-day visit.

James Wolffe, QC, nominated for post of Lord Advocate

The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has been recommended by the First Minister to be the new Lord Advocate.

Thank you, says Dean

“A great privilege” is how the Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has described his time in office, as he awaits confirmation by the Scottish Parliament that he is to be the next Lord Advocate.

Lord Ericht takes his place on the Bench

 Scotland’s newest Senator of the College of Justice, Andrew Stewart, QC, has been installed with the title, Lord Ericht.

More to a “remain” vote than meets the eye, suggests QC

In a presentation to a special EU referendum event organised by the Advocates Group on European Union Law (AGEUL), Kenneth Campbell, QC, outlined some of the legal issues which would arise in the event of a “remain” vote.

Part Two of child law seminars

The Advocates’ Family Law Association is gearing up for the second half of a series of seminars on contemporary issues in child law.

Insurable Interest Draft BIll

Faculty announces major vulnerable witness conference

A host of star speakers with a wide range of expertise has been lined up for a major conference on vulnerable witnesses which is being staged by the Faculty of Advocates.

Lord Clark sworn in as new Senator

The installation of Alistair Clark, QC, as a Senator of the College of Justice has taken place, with Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk, welcoming him to the Bench with the title, Lord Clark.

Setting standards to protect lawyer-client confidentiality

Lawyers from across Europe have outlined standards to be upheld to protect client confidentiality from State surveillance.