Members of the public are being invited to share their views on how complaints about the conduct of Advocates in Scotland are handled, as part of a new public consultation launched by the Faculty of Advocates.
Reviewing and updating our Disciplinary Rules (“Rules”): What you need to know As the professional body for Advocates in Scotland, the Faculty of Advocates is seeking public input on its proposed updated Disciplinary Rules and associated sanctions. This consultation is being driven by several key factors: Commitment to transparency and accountability: The Faculty is seeking to ensure that its disciplinary processes are open, clear, and publicly understood. Maintaining public confidence: Input from members of the public, legal professionals, and other stakeholders will help ensure the system remains fair and robust.
It is with great sadness that Faculty learnt of the passing of Lord MacKay of Clashfern, one of its most distinguished members and a towering figure in the law of Scotland and the United Kingdom.
THE Faculty of Advocates welcomed 29 new members at calling ceremonies held on Friday last week.
Pro Bono Unpacked, the latest Scottish Pro Bono Roundtable event, was recently hosted by CMS LLP at their Glasgow offices.
The Faculty of Advocates notes with sadness the untimely passing of Edwin Sheeran, Advocate.
The evolving role of pro bono will be unpacked at a free event in Glasgow next month.
On Christmas Eve 1884, Henrietta and Samuel Barnett opened the doors of Toynbee Hall in Whitechapel, London. Theirs was a radical vision, to understand the needs of the poor in that area and develop practical solutions that would improve their lives.
The Faculty of Advocates is seeking a lay member to serve on its Complaints Committee and Disciplinary Tribunal.
An independent legal profession and an independent judiciary are central to the rule of law.