News and Responses

Time is running out to apply for a devilling scholarship

The closing date for the Faculty of Advocates’ scholarship programmes for 2023 is the end of April, so anyone keen to access funding to support them while devilling must apply soon.

Faculty of Advocates' Response to Call for Evidence on 'Retained EU Law: Where Next?'

Witches of Scotland campaigners shortlisted for annual award

Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi, well-known for their work on the Witches of Scotland campaign, were both delighted to have been shortlisted for the Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year Award 2021.

Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Law Commission's Discussion Paper on Heritable Securities: Default and Post Default

Faculty warns against abolishing the not proven verdict

The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the removal of the not proven verdict, warning that any attempt to do so could undermine the provision of fair and equitable justice.

World IP Day 2022 – save the date!

Bookings for the Faculty’s annual World Intellectual Property Day event, which takes place on Friday 29 April this year, are now open.

Faculty confirms its position on tacit relocation of commercial leases

The Faculty of Advocates has again voiced its support for ending the tacit relocation of commercial leases in response to a consultation on the draft Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the consultation on the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill

Faculty's response to a Scottish Government consultation on a Draft Code of Practice: Continuing and Welfare Attorneys

Complexity of draft code of practice may impact on support for the vulnerable

The Faculty of Advocates has cautioned that amendments to a draft code of practice for continuing and welfare attorneys should be rendered more user friendly lest they discourage people from supporting vulnerable adults.