News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Devilling system helps advocates maintain the highest standards
LAST October, 29 aspiring advocates (known as devils) arrived at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh to begin an intensive period of professional training to qualify for admission to the Scottish Bar.
Alyson Forbes appointed to SCCRC Board
Alyson Forbes has been appointed as a Legal Member to the Board of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC).
Faculty supports Oxford fresher mooting event
Freshers at Oxford gathered on campus last weekend to compete in a mooting event organised by the Oxford Commercial Chancery Law Society (OCCLS).
Response by the Faculty of Advocates to the Scottish Law Commission Consultation: Discussion Paper on Civil Remedies for Domestic Abuse
Response by the Faculty of Advocates on the Draft Regulations regarding the transfer of the Police Appeals Tribunal to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
In Memoriam, Hon. Angus Foster, KC
It is with great sadness that Faculty learnt of the passing of Angus Foster KC.
Response by the Faculty of Advocates to Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill – Call for Views
Lord President appointed by His Majesty the King
His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney as he welcomed the appointment.
Don’t get the lawyer mixed up with their client
THE age of social media has brought many benefits. Members of the public are able to engage with a number of issues – from the banal to the fundamental – in a way that was not previously possible. This is to the benefit of us all.