Faculty keen to study pre-recorded evidence proposal
Greater use of pre-recorded evidence could become a feature of criminal trials in Scotland under plans outlined in a new report.
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Diversity group publishes report on judicial appointments
A report aimed at overcoming barriers to a judicial career and widening the pool of candidates for appointment to the Bench has been published.
Rates appeal system works, so leave it be, argues Faculty
The Faculty has mounted a robust defence of the appeals system for business rates valuation, and urged the Scottish Government to leave well alone.
Faculty member to head new Scottish Tax Tribunals
A senior member of Faculty has been appointed the first President of the Scottish Tax Tribunals.
International Women's Day
This weekend will see celebrations and events across the world to mark International Women's Day.
Appointments to Equality and Human Rights Commission panel of counsel
Seventeen members of Faculty have been appointed to a new panel of counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Faculty hosts Italian event
The Faculty's Mackenzie Building took on a decidedly Italian feel for an event with the country, its business and its law under scrutiny.
Faculty wants greater protection for victims in human trafficking legislation
Greater protection against prosecution should be afforded to victims of human trafficking, the Faculty has suggested.
Faculty plays its part in major international legal event
It attracted 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries, and featured names such as Aung San Suu Kyi and Ban Ki-moon, and the Faculty was delighted to have played its part at the Global Law Summit.
Key Canadian judgment on lawyers' duties
The Canadian Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on the importance of the lawyer's duty of commitment to the client's cause.