Silk of the Year…still
Congratulations to the Faculty’s Aidan O’Neill, QC, who has retained his title as Silk of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland.
2018
Nov
New leader for ‘vibrant’ SCBA
An eventful few weeks for Ronnie Renucci, QC, have been capped with his appointment as President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association.
Note the date: 18 December for charity carol concert
The Faculty Choir is fine tuning its festive songbook, ready for the traditional charity carol concert.
The ayes have it in ‘fascinating’ rape debate
An engaged audience at a special Faculty/Rape Crisis Scotland event heard informed analysis of the issues surrounding independent legal representation for complainers in rape trials.
Faculty welcomes increase in legal aid fees
The Faculty has welcomed a three per cent increase in legal aid fees announced by the Scottish Government in its response to the findings of the Evans independent review of legal aid.
Salute to Salome – our Human Rights Award winner
A woman who emerged from the settlements of one of Africa’s largest cities to help in the fight to rewrite her country’s constitution has been named the first winner of the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award.
Vice-Dean joins Victims Taskforce
The Vice-Dean of Faculty, Angela Grahame, QC, has been invited to serve on a Victims Taskforce which will meet for the first time next month.
Thanks SCBA, says US documentary lawyer
The celebrated US attorney, David Rudolf, has thanked the Scottish Criminal Bar Association for a “great” evening of discussion.
QC to lead bullying review
The Scottish Government has named John Sturrock, QC, to lead an independent review into allegations of a bullying culture at NHS Highland.
Delight as book sale raises £301
Members of Faculty and staff have raised £301 at a book sale in aid of the Scottish Book Trust.