News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Counsel help doctors to prepare for court
The prospect of appearing as a witness in court has become less daunting for a group of paediatricians after they received some expert tuition from members of Faculty.
New SLAB Faculty Member
The appointment of David Sheldon, QC, as a Faculty Member of the Scottish Legal Aid Board has been announced by Annabelle Ewing, the Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs.
Gearing up for Proceeds of Crime Conference
A senior judicial figure in England and Wales will be in the line-up at the 2017 Proceeds of Crime Conference hosted by the Faculty.
Helping to make a difference in Africa
The Faculty’s Tim Haddow and his family have enjoyed a very different kind of summer break – helping to build a classroom at a primary school in Uganda.
Faculty suggests improvements to proposals addressing “named person” issues
Measures to cure flaws identified by the Supreme Court in the “named person” legislation require modification, the Faculty believes.
Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill
Hidden danger in civil litigation Bill, Faculty suggests
Planned legislation aimed at improving access to justice could, ironically, hamper some litigants in family cases, the Faculty has warned.
Evidence on Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill
Challenges to the Rule of Law at Home and Abroad
The Faculty of Advocates' Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee is organising a seminar on "Challenges to the Rule of Law at Home and Abroad", chaired by The Hon. Lady Scott.