News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Cost of adopting UNCRC ‘underestimated’, says Faculty
Enhanced rights for children will come at a cost, and the Scottish Government’s estimate of £2 million is unrealistic, the Faculty has suggested.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
It’s never too early to save Christmas - more than ever, let’s make a difference
Members and staff, family, colleagues and friends of the Faculty are being asked to make an extra special effort with this year’s Christmas collection to bring desperately needed cheer to vulnerable families.
The Future of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland
Faculty against land court/tribunal merger
A proposed amalgamation of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland has been rejected by the Faculty.
QC appointed as Law Officer
The new Advocate General for Scotland has been named as Keith Stewart, QC.
Counsel aids drive to highlight evil of slavery
A member of Faculty is helping to put the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery “In Plain Sight”.
Faculty helps to ‘Pass the Badge’ for mental wellbeing
The Faculty was delighted to help start the ball rolling on a World Mental Health Day initiative to promote wellbeing in the legal profession in Scotland.
Dean‘s open letter to PM and Home Secretary
The Dean of Faculty has made a personal plea to the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary: Stop denigrating the legal profession.