“Privilege” for Faculty to aid understanding of human rights
The Faculty was “privileged” to play a part in a successful event to give young people a better grasp on human rights.
2015
Dec
Warm welcome for Crown’s refugee policy
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has welcomed the Crown Office’s publication of a policy on non-penalisation of refugees.
New website launch gives added gloss to Human Rights event
A special event with two eminent legal figures from either side of the Border was given added gloss by an announcement of a new website for the Faculty’s Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee.
Politicians to face Professionals in series of events
Senior politicians will be putting themselves in the firing line at a series of Faculty-supported events in the run-up to next May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
Choir notches up its 20th charity Xmas carol concert
The Faculty's Choir will be performing its 20th consecutive Christmas carol concert this week, raising funds for the homeless.
Youngsters to learn about human rights at seminar
Advocates are to help young people to gain an insight into human rights, at an event by the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).
Statement on Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has published its annual report for 2014-15, and the Faculty has issued a statement in response to it.
21st Century Bar Conference hears LJC’s vision of major change
The Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Carloway, has predicted a revolutionary change in civil procedure, stating that “the days of the lengthy proof with oral evidence will soon be over.”
Faculty aiming to bring Xmas cheer to vulnerable families
The Faculty’s Laigh Hall will become a Santa’s Grotto, as members and staff look to make it a memorable Christmas for vulnerable families in Fife.
Victims’ Commissioner mooted by Faculty
The Faculty has suggested to MSPs that they look again at establishing a Victims’ Commissioner in Scotland.