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Lord President opens legal year
Digital justice is not an alternative to the court system, but its future, according to the Lord President, Lord Carloway.
‘Future of legal profession in safe hands’
Congratulations Mackie Academy of Stonehaven, winners of the 2019 Scottish heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition.
Lord President opens legal year
THE Lord President, Lord Carloway, has cautioned that the impact of the pandemic on outstanding criminal cases “should not be understated.”
Dean speaks at opening of the legal year
Roddy Dunlop QC, Dean of Faculty, spoke at the opening of the legal year today at a physically distanced ceremony held at Parliament House and introduced by the Lord President, Lord Carloway.
Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
The amount paid to Advocates in legal aid last year bucked a downward trend, the 2018-2019 annual report of the Scottish Legal Aid Board shows.
Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
Less is being spent on legal assistance in Scotland, while the amount paid to advocates has risen in the last year, the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has announced.
Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has announced a fall in the annual cost of legal assistance, while the amount paid to advocates increased.
QCs join legal aid advisory panel
Two senior members of Faculty, Ruth Innes, QC and Ronnie Renucci, QC, have been appointed to an expert panel which will advise on an evidence-based approach to reviewing legal aid fees.
Faculty welcomes increase in legal aid fees
The Faculty has welcomed a three per cent increase in legal aid fees announced by the Scottish Government in its response to the findings of the Evans independent review of legal aid.
Supporters brave the weather at Edinburgh Legal Walk
Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at the Edinburgh Legal Walk this week.