News and Responses

Faculty members and staff asked to join wellbeing survey

A ground-breaking research study into wellbeing in the legal profession has been launched in the run-up to World Mental Health Day.

Devils arrive for COVID-friendly training

Fourteen devils have been welcomed by the Faculty to a greatly-adapted training programme.

Remote juries roll-out for sheriff courts

The Vice-President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA), Tony Lenehan, will represent the Faculty on a group which is to work on restarting sheriff and jury trials using remote jury centres.

Abuse survivors need expert advice before opting for redress scheme, says Faculty

A planned redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care needs to be redrafted to remove an “inherently unfair” restriction, the Faculty has suggested.

Counsel to speak at autism event

A virtual conference examining autism and human rights will include a presentation by a member of Faculty.

Counsel to speak at autism event (1)

A virtual conference examining autism and human rights will include a presentation by a member of Faculty.

Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill

QC’s SLAB reappointment

The Faculty’s David Sheldon, QC, has started a second term as a member of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

‘A legal year like no other’ gives challenges and opportunity, says Lord President

The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has hailed the “remarkable” determination of the legal profession to maintain access to justice in a year like no other.

Faculty welcomes amendment to Hate Crime Bill

The Faculty has welcomed a significant change to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill.