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News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Trafficking experts lined up for Tumbling Lassie seminar
The programme for Tumbling Lassie Seminar 3 is being finalised, with a line-up of expert speakers to give insight into disrupting people trafficking networks.
Faculty adopts new Fair Instructions Policy
The Faculty has announced a new Fair Instructions Policy, putting robust systems in place to ensure that counsel are instructed solely on the basis of skill, experience and ability.
Faculty featuring in art gallery event
Art lovers will have the chance to learn about the Faculty at a special free drop-in event at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh.
No legal aid in arbitration “limits choice”, MSPs hear
The lack of legal aid for arbitration has been raised with MSPs by the Vice-Dean of Faculty, Angela Grahame, QC.
Family and consumer law “need greater attention under Brexit”
Family law is heading for “the wilderness of uncertainty” under current Brexit proposals, a senior member of Faculty has told MSPs.
AFLA’s “Appealing” seminar proving attractive
Everything family lawyers need to know about taking cases to appeal will be explored at a seminar by the Advocates’ Family Law Association (AFLA).
Special Faculty event to mark International Women’s Day
A special event to celebrate advocacy and its vital role in Scots law is being lined up by the Faculty for International Women’s Day.
Dean hails IBA appointment
The Faculty has welcomed the appointment of Andrew Mackenzie, Chief Executive of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, as Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Access to Justice and Legal Aid Committee.
QC outlines US Supreme Court intervention to Euro politicians
A senior member of Faculty has been to Brussels to brief MEPs on a submission to the US Supreme Court in a case with potentially major implications for privacy rights.