In memoriam, Paul McNairney
The Faculty of Advocates is saddened by the death of Member of Faculty Paul McNairney.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Packed programme at 21st Century Bar Conference
The 21st Century Bar Conference, which takes place next month, will adopt a hybrid format to cater for those who would prefer an in-person event as well as anyone who would like to attend online.
Virtual hearings hamper professional development of junior members of the Bar
Junior members of the Bar have cautioned that making remote hearings the default would damage their professional development as advocates, adversely affect their well-being and job satisfaction, and have a knock-on effect on the quality of justice.
Response of the Junior End of the Junior Bar to the Consultation Paper on Rules covering the Mode of Attendance at Court Hearings issued by the Scottish Civil Justice Council
Emerging technologies in use in the criminal justice system raise new concerns, says Faculty
The use of new technologies in policing could infringe on the rights of individuals in the criminal justice system, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the Consultation from the Independent advisory group on emerging technologies in policing: call for evidence
Scottish Bar welcomes new member
Emily Bradbury was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates today in a ceremony held in the Reading Room at Parliament House.
SCJC proposals on remote hearings strike the ‘wrong balance’
The Faculty of Advocates believes that should proposals on remote hearings put forward by the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) be implemented they would have a negative impact on access to justice, the quality of justice and inequality.
Response of behalf of the Faculty of Advocates to the consultation paper on Rules covering the Mode of Attendance at Court Hearings issued by the Scottish Civil Justice Council
Faculty reports on AML activities
The Faculty of Advocates has presented its first annual report on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Supervisory activities.