Family and consumer law “need greater attention under Brexit”
Family law is heading for “the wilderness of uncertainty” under current Brexit proposals, a senior member of Faculty has told MSPs.
2018
Jan
AFLA’s “Appealing” seminar proving attractive
Everything family lawyers need to know about taking cases to appeal will be explored at a seminar by the Advocates’ Family Law Association (AFLA).
Special Faculty event to mark International Women’s Day
A special event to celebrate advocacy and its vital role in Scots law is being lined up by the Faculty for International Women’s Day.
Dean hails IBA appointment
The Faculty has welcomed the appointment of Andrew Mackenzie, Chief Executive of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, as Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Access to Justice and Legal Aid Committee.
QC outlines US Supreme Court intervention to Euro politicians
A senior member of Faculty has been to Brussels to brief MEPs on a submission to the US Supreme Court in a case with potentially major implications for privacy rights.
Tribunal appointments for Faculty trio
Three members of Faculty have been appointed Legal Members of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal for Scotland.
Celebrated former Dean welcomes bullying policy
A newly-introduced policy on bullying and harassment has received a strong endorsement from one of the Faculty’s most acclaimed former leaders.
Role of Euro court post-Brexit must be clear, says Faculty
The post-Brexit role of the Court of Justice of the European Union must be spelled out clearly and the status of its judgments left in no doubt, the Faculty has submitted.
Faculty honoured to chair First Minister talk
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has kicked off a series of Faculty-supported talks by politicians on the theme, Scotland After Brexit.
Criminal law in the spotlight
Leading lights in criminal law will be passing on some expert advice and tips to young practitioners at a full-day event in Glasgow.