News and Responses

Consultation on the Case Management of Family and Civil Partnership Actions in the Sheriff Court

General support from Faculty for family case management scheme

Proposals for greater case management of family actions in the sheriff court have been generally endorsed by the Faculty.

Civil justice statistics published

New figures reveal that 73,640 civil cases were initiated in Scotland in 2016-17 – the lowest since current statistics began in 2008-09.

Improvements suggested to opt-out organ donation Bill

Improvements to plans for an opt-out organ donation system have been suggested by the Faculty to MSPs.

Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill

Land law change is needed, but it won’t be easy, says Faculty

A strongly-criticised element of Scottish land law should be replaced, but it will be a very difficult task, the Faculty has suggested.

Discussion Paper on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act

Lord Mackay of Drumadoon

The Faculty is saddened to have been informed of the death of the retired judge, the Rt Hon the Lord Mackay of Drumadoon. He was 72.

Senior human rights lawyer to give Colombia talk to Faculty

One of the UK’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Kirsty Brimelow, QC, has accepted an invitation to give a talk to the Faculty about the challenges of implementing peace in Colombia.

Family law will be hit hard by Brexit, says Faculty

Family law in Scotland will become less certain and probably more expensive after Brexit, the Faculty believes.