Tony Graham QC appointed as new FSL Chair
Tony Graham QC, Stable Director at Optimum Advocates in Glasgow, has been elected as the new Chairman of Faculty Services Limited (FSL).
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Faculty member appointed Assistant Principal Crown Counsel
Susanne Tanner QC has been commissioned by the Lord Advocate as Assistant Principal Crown Counsel.
In memoriam, Stephen O’Rourke QC
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Stephen O’Rourke QC.
Edward Kane is back for Christmas!
The Faculty’s very own fictional Advocate makes his return this Christmas in The Scotsman in: “Edward Kane and the Innocent Railway”.
In memoriam, Paul McNairney
The Faculty of Advocates is saddened by the death of Member of Faculty Paul McNairney.
Packed programme at 21st Century Bar Conference
The 21st Century Bar Conference, which takes place next month, will adopt a hybrid format to cater for those who would prefer an in-person event as well as anyone who would like to attend online.
Virtual hearings hamper professional development of junior members of the Bar
Junior members of the Bar have cautioned that making remote hearings the default would damage their professional development as advocates, adversely affect their well-being and job satisfaction, and have a knock-on effect on the quality of justice.
Emerging technologies in use in the criminal justice system raise new concerns, says Faculty
The use of new technologies in policing could infringe on the rights of individuals in the criminal justice system, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Scottish Bar welcomes new member
Emily Bradbury was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates today in a ceremony held in the Reading Room at Parliament House.
SCJC proposals on remote hearings strike the ‘wrong balance’
The Faculty of Advocates believes that should proposals on remote hearings put forward by the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) be implemented they would have a negative impact on access to justice, the quality of justice and inequality.