News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty mourns the passing of Her Majesty
“It was with deep sorrow that the Faculty of Advocates heard the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who served the nation with grace and distinction for decades, and was an honorary Member of Faculty,” said the Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC.
Response by the Faculty of Advocates in relation to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's Consultation on Rule Changes
Faculty's Response to the Consultation by the Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Committee into the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill
Faculty's Response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill
Wellbeing at the Bar
The past few years have been characterised by constant, ongoing change for everyone due to the pandemic. Life at the Faculty of Advocates has been no exception.
Faculty response to Preparation of the Eleventh Programme of Law Reform
Faculty reponse to the Scottish Government Consultation on Improving Victims' Experiences of the Justice System
Local charities get helping hand from FACBA
The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated to several charities that support people struggling with homelessness; vulnerable youth and those battling cancer.
Engaging with schools and universities to inspire the next generation
The Faculty of Advocates recently admitted 28 new members, the second-largest ever annual intake.