News and Responses

Politicians to face Professionals in series of events

Senior politicians will be putting themselves in the firing line at a series of Faculty-supported events in the run-up to next May’s Scottish Parliament elections.

Choir notches up its 20th charity Xmas carol concert

The Faculty's Choir will be performing its 20th consecutive Christmas carol concert this week, raising funds for the homeless.

Youngsters to learn about human rights at seminar

Advocates are to help young people to gain an insight into human rights, at an event by the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).

Statement on Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has published its annual report for 2014-15, and the Faculty has issued a statement in response to it.

21st Century Bar Conference hears LJC’s vision of major change

The Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Carloway, has predicted a revolutionary change in civil procedure, stating that “the days of the lengthy proof with oral evidence will soon be over.”

Faculty aiming to bring Xmas cheer to vulnerable families

The Faculty’s Laigh Hall will become a Santa’s Grotto, as members and staff look to make it a memorable Christmas for vulnerable families in Fife.

Victims’ Commissioner mooted by Faculty

The Faculty has suggested to MSPs that they look again at establishing a Victims’ Commissioner in Scotland.

Views on the Victims' Rights (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Faculty’s role at “Innovation Forum” on human rights

Members of Faculty are to line up with speakers from home and abroad at a special event to mark International Human Rights Day and the second anniversary of SNAP, Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights.

New disclosure system welcomed, but potential for challenge remains

A new system for disclosing criminal records has been given a seal of approval by the Faculty, but not quite a guarantee.