Watch the Devine lecture at the Thomas Muir Anniversary Event
A lecture given by Professor Sir Tom Devine at the Faculty's Thomas Muir Anniversary Event is available to view at https://youtu.be/GaD5mEVBw4U
2015
Aug
Veteran Faculty figure appointed life peer
The Rt Hon Sir Menzies Campbell, QC - who called to the Bar in 1968 and took silk in 1982 – has been included in a list of 45 new life peers.
Lessons for today can be learned from reformer Muir's trial, says Dean
Important lessons for today can be learned from the notorious 18th century trial of Thomas Muir of Huntershill, the Dean of the Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has suggested.
Making historical law reports more widely available
Sterling work by the Scottish Council of Law Reporting (SCLR) has enabled historical but still cited Scottish law reports to be accessed online.
Specialist sheriffs named for new personal injury court
Six sheriffs have been appointed as specialists who will sit in the new personal injury court from the start of the legal year on 22 September.
Visitors discovering the "Hidden Gem"
More than 1,000 visitors have already taken the chance, and others will be able to discover "Parliament House, The Hidden Gem" over the coming weeks.
Members enjoy a Voice Masterclass
An advocate's voice is a prized asset, and members of Faculty have enjoyed some expert advice on how to use it and care for it.
Cabinet Secretary to give "Fairer Justice" lecture
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, MSP, will give the Apex Scotland Annual Lecture 2015 at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 1 September in the Signet Library, Edinburgh.
Appointment of Standing Juniors to Advocate General for Scotland
Twenty members of Faculty have been appointed Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Keen of Elie, QC.
Working towards climate justice...
The International Bar Association (IBA) has reported a year of taking forward the actions recommended in its highly-acclaimed work, Achieving Justice and Human Rights in an Era of Climate Disruption.