News and Responses

Members in Edinburgh Fringe show about ‘gruesome twosome’ Burke & Hare

Advocates Frank Burr and Roddy MacLeod are appearing in Flesh, a musical penned by Derek Batchelor QC, during the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Faculty response to the introduction of the Bill of Rights Bill

Faculty notes the introduction of the Bill of Rights Bill.

The 1922 devils

On a dark winter’s evening, with snow swirling above the frosty lawn next to the Laigh Hall, the devils of 2022 – who were all admitted as members of the Faculty of Advocates last week – wondered aloud what experiences their predecessors had while completing their training.

Faculty welcomes 28 new members

Altogether 28 new members have been admitted to the Faculty of Advocates during calling ceremonies held this week.

Faculty of Advocates' Response to Scottish Law Commission's Discussion Paper on Damages for Personal Injury

Dean Responds to PM and Tom Pursglove MP

Letter questions criticism of legal profession

In memoriam, Colin McEachran QC MBE

Faculty notes with sadness the passing of Colin McEachran QC MBE.

Libraries, like democracies, will outlast Putin and the violence he has unleashed

The barbarity of the invasion of Ukraine is not confined to the loss of life and limb, nor to the displacement of millions of citizens. Cultural objects, including large libraries and archives, are especially vulnerable.

Proposed licence for buying fireworks a ‘material change’, says Faculty

A move by the Scottish Government to introduce a requirement for consumers to have a licence to buy certain categories of fireworks will need to be clearly communicated to the public, said the Faculty of Advocates.

Moot competitors benefit from coaching by Faculty members and devils

Members of Faculty and a number of devils played a key role in helping law students from the University of Edinburgh prepare for a recent major international mooting competition.