News and Responses

Shami Chakrabarti next up in JUSTICE Scotland series

The civil liberties and human rights campaigner, Shami Chakrabarti, will discuss her life and work in the second of the JUSTICE Scotland “Beyond Law” series of events, hosted by the Faculty

Walking off the festive excesses

Staff are putting their best foot forward as they clock up the miles in the first Faculty Pedometer Challenge.

Everyone has part to play, says Lord President in installation address

Lord Carloway has been installed as President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General at ceremonies in packed courtrooms in Parliament House.

Discrimination law to be put under the spotlight

The Faculty’s Alice Stobart is among the speakers who will review discrimination law at a conference in the New Year.

Thanks for Xmas donations, and to all who gave help during the year

Members and staff of Faculty have been thanked for their “wonderful” response to a collection of Christmas presents and treats for vulnerable families.

Judges from Brazil heading to Scotland

The Faculty is to help give judges from Brazil an insight into the Scottish legal system.

Note of caution sounded on housing regulations for Tribunals

The Faculty has sounded a note of caution about a potential impartiality issue in draft regulations on the composition of the Upper Tribunal for Scotland when hearing housing and property cases.

Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 - Consultation on draft regulations re housing panels

Call to uphold lawyers’ rights in China

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has voiced concern that lawyers in China continue to face improper interference in their work and serious violations of their rights

Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report published: Dean’s statement

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has published its 2014-15 annual report, which shows an eight per cent, or £11.9m, drop in total expenditure.