Honour for Faculty’s Hong Kong-based Piya Muqit
A member of Faculty has been named on a list of Lawyers Who Are Changing the World For the Better 2019.
2019
May
New forms for taking the views of children under spotlight at AFLA event
New rules and forms for taking the views of children in family and civil partnership actions were explored at a special seminar by the Advocates’ Family Law Association (AFLA).
Choir to share Dublin stage with TV stars
Members of the Faculty Choir will share the stage with some inspirational singers at a fundraising concert in Dublin.
Faculty members appointed to EHRC panel
A total of 31 members of Faculty have been named on a new panel of counsel in Scotland for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Faculty to be part of promotion of Scotland as centre for dispute resolution
The Scottish Government has announced a new collaborative partnership, including the Faculty, to promote Scotland as a world-class centre for dispute resolution.
Howzat? Counsel becomes international cricket umpire
A member of Faculty, David McLean, has hit a six in the world of cricket umpiring.
Faculty urges intestate rights for cohabitants
New rights should be given to cohabitants to inherit from a deceased partner who leaves no will, the Faculty has suggested.
Faculty backing for new LawCare webchat
The Faculty has applauded a major new service announced by the charity, LawCare, on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May).
QCs appointed ambassadors
Two senior members of Faculty have been named in a new list of ambassadors of the Scottish Arbitration Centre.
Four Jurisdictions returns to Parliament House
From Belfast, from Dublin and from London – barristers and judges are heading to Edinburgh as the Faculty hosts one of the most eagerly-awaited events in the legal calendar.