New Clerk of Faculty
David Welsh has been elected as the new Clerk of the Faculty of Advocates.
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Lord President highlights challenges facing justice system
Speaking at Parliament House at the Opening of the Legal Year this week the Lord President warned that Scotland's courts were facing significant pressure from rising numbers of serious criminal cases, describing current demand as "unprecedented" and adding that further reform was now essential.
The internet is not a defence to assault
I recently had the unnerving experience of addressing 200-plus S5 and S6 school pupils on the subjects of sexual consent and toxic masculinity. We have another school that wants to hear the same presentation this week.
New King's Counsel and Honorary King’s Counsel appointed
SIXTEEN new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney. The new King’s Counsel appointees include Faculty Members Ross Anderson, Jonathan Broome, Ewen Campbell, Wendy Culross, Gregory Farrell, Nicola Gilchrist, Paul Harvey, Lesley Irvine, Kenneth McGuire, Lynsey Rodger, Barney Ross, Elisabeth Roxburgh, Michael Upton, and Timothy Young. Graeme Brown, Solicitor Advocate and Leanne Cross, Solicitor Advocate, were also among the new King’s Counsel.
High school pupils encouraged to understand consent and consequences
Schoolchildren at an Edinburgh high school listened intently during a recent presentation aimed at helping them understand consent, recognise the legal risks of harmful sexual behaviours, and understand the serious consequences of sexual offending.
Dedication – that’s what you need as an advocate
The Faculty of Advocates recently welcomed 29 new members at calling ceremonies held in Edinburgh. The new advocates were admitted as members of the Faculty by the Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC, and admitted to the public office of advocate by Lady Tait, Lord Braid, Lord Cubie and Lord Harrower.
Public invited to have their say on rules governing Advocates’ conduct in Scotland
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.
In memoriam: Baron Mackay of Clashfern
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.
Faculty of Advocates admits 29 new Members to the Scottish Bar
THE Faculty of Advocates welcomed 29 new members at calling ceremonies held on Friday last week.
Pro Bono event highlights range and depth of commitment
Pro Bono Unpacked, the latest Scottish Pro Bono Roundtable event, was recently hosted by CMS LLP at their Glasgow offices.