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2015
Sep
Appointment of Ian Forrester, QC, as Euro Judge
The Council of the European Union has announced the appointment of Ian Forrester, QC, as the next UK Judge of the General Court of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
Stage 1 reports on Apologies and Education Bills
Evidence from the Faculty is featured in Stage 1 reports by two committees of the Scottish Parliament.
Happy Special Birthday Ian Hamilton, QC!
This weekend sees another milestone in the remarkable life of Ian Hamilton, QC – his 90th birthday. In recognition of the event, his long-time colleague and friend, Sheriff Kevin Drummond, QC, writes:
Derek Ogg, QC, honoured at Equality Network awards
Senior counsel, Derek Ogg, QC, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Equality Network’s inaugural Scottish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Awards.
Faculty welcomes Texas Bar and Bench
A talk by a celebrated US Judge will be a highlight of a week of events as the Faculty plays host to group of 56 members of the Texas Bar and Bench.
Trafficking legislation champion joins Tumbling Lassie initiative
A leading voice behind anti-human trafficking legislation for Scotland has hailed a double initiative by a group of advocates.
Honour for Dean in Law Awards of Scotland
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has been named Legal Personality of the Year in the Law Awards of Scotland 2015.
New Deputy Chair of Scottish Land Court
The Faculty's Iain Maclean has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Scottish Land Court, Scottish Ministers have announced.
Election Court hearing to be broadcast live
A court challenge to the election of Liberal Democrat Alistair Carmichael as MP for Orkney and Shetland will be broadcast live, it has been announced.