Invasion of Ukraine by Russia - Statement of the Four Bars
The Bar Council of England and Wales, Bar of Northern Ireland, Faculty of Advocates and Bar of Ireland unequivocally condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
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All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
New association committee members elected
The committee members for the new Junior Bar Association have been elected.
Anti-slavery charities to benefit from operetta performance
A double-bill of short operettas by composer Tom Cunningham and writer Alexander McCall Smith will be performed in Edinburgh in April.
Long-term solutions needed for cross-border placements of children
Faculty believes long-term solutions are required to address instances where residential care services in Scotland receive cross-border placements of children and young people subject to English High Court Deprivation of Liberty orders.
Neil Mackenzie QC announced as new Keeper of the Library
Faculty members have elected Neil Mackenzie QC as the new Keeper of the Advocates Library.
In memoriam, Geoff Clarke QC
Faculty notes with sadness the untimely passing last week of Geoff Clarke QC of Compass Chambers.
Ashley Edwards QC named as principal Crown counsel
The Lord Advocate has appointed Ashley Edwards QC to be principal Crown counsel and lead the advocate depute team in the prosecution of serious crime.
Faculty member recognised by Scottish Legal News
Thomas Leonard Ross QC has been named Lawyer of the Month by Scottish Legal News.
Faculty opposes establishment of new regulator for legal profession
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the creation of a new independent regulator for all legal services.
Faculty opposes wholesale reform of UK’s data protection regime
It is premature to suggest in the current post-Brexit social, economic, and political landscape that a radical overhaul of the United Kingdom’s Data Protection regime is necessary or desirable, says the Faculty of Advocates.