Family law event in Glasgow
A half-day conference on family law is to feature two members of Faculty who specialise in the area.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Scottish Legal News Annual Review 2018
The Faculty and several members feature prominently in the Scottish Legal News Annual Review 2018 which has been published online.
Bienvenue
Students from France were welcomed by the Faculty on a visit to Parliament House on the Scottish leg of a GB study trip.
J Gordon Reid, QC, FCIArb
The Faculty was saddened to learn of the death of J Gordon Reid, QC, FCIArb, a former Temporary Judge of the Court of Session and convener of the Faculty Dispute Resolution Service. He was 65.
Applications for Silk
Applications are being sought by the Lord Justice General for recommendation for appointment as Queen’s Counsel.
Faculty backs rise in age of criminal responsibility
Legislation introduced to the Scottish Parliament would change the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from eight to 12.
R for representation…
Representation is one of The FOUR Rs to be put in the spotlight at a social care conference, and the Faculty’s Richard Henderson will be on hand to spell out the details.
Speaking up for women and the Bar
Women at the Bar have been much in demand for speaking engagements.
Landmark medical judgment under the spotlight
The landmark judgment by the Supreme Court on informed consent to medical treatment is almost three years old, and Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board continues to arouse discussion and debate.
Thought provoking and inspiring – IWD advocacy event
A celebration of advocacy proved a very popular event for the Faculty to mark International Women’s Day.