News and Responses

Anti-money laundering regime “burdensome and costly” for Faculty

The Faculty has voiced deep dismay at being exposed to a new “burdensome and financially onerous” anti-money laundering regime.

Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision: A sourcebook for professional body supervisors

Pegasus Trust visitors thrilled to take in Faculty

Young lawyers from New Zealand and the United States took in a tour of the Faculty during the Scottish leg of a UK visit, and were not disappointed.

Faculty appoints Chief Executive

The Faculty has appointed Iain Reid as Chief Executive with responsibility for both the Faculty and Faculty Services Limited, the company which provides administrative and other support services for advocates.

Fears voiced over Brexit effect on family law

Family law specialists in Scotland have thrown their weight behind a call to change the Brexit blueprint, which they fear would cause “unfairness and confusion” for families.

Faculty releases promotional film

A short film which will be used to encourage diversity, bust myths and attract new members to the Bar has been released by the Faculty.

Students welcomed on visit to Faculty

Two senior members of Faculty have welcomed a group of constitutional law honours students on a visit to Parliament House.

Working draft of the Contract (Formation) (Scotland) Bill

Some rewording needed in draft Bill on contract formation, Faculty suggests

The Faculty has raised some questions about a working draft of the Contract (Formation) (Scotland) Bill which has been prepared by the Scottish Law Commission.

Sleeping in the park…for a good cause

The first frost of winter has been a stark reminder of the hardship faced by the homeless, and what lies in store for a group of five members and staff of Faculty who are to take part in Sleep in the Park.