World IP Day Conference 2021
This year’s conference will be held online on Friday, 23 April from 12.00 to 13.30.
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New legislative framework needed for automated vehicles, says Faculty of Advocates
The Faculty of Advocates believes that a new legislative framework should provide regulation-making powers covering who should assess whether a vehicle is capable of self-driving, as well as the procedure and criteria for doing so.
SCBA expresses concern regarding juryless trials
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed its concern following the release of the recommendations of a cross-justice Review Group, chaired by The Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian.
Civil Business post COVID Conference - 10 May 2021
A virtual conference is to provide a forum for discussion amongst interested parties about how civil business might be conducted once the pandemic is over.
Remote justice is poor imitation of the real thing
For now, much of Scotland’s justice is being done remotely. When the pandemic struck, Scottish courts already had procedures for remote hearings.
No changes required to Human Rights legislation, says Faculty
The Human Rights Act 1998 is working well in practice and does not require to be changed, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Faculty launches this year’s scholarship applications to increase diversity
New Scottish Council of Law Reporting Scholarship
Reforming legal services regulation
The Faculty has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on amendments to legal complaints.
Importance of maintaining confidence in judicial system and rule of law
THE Faculty has released the following statement, in the name of a Faculty spokesperson, in relation to public debate surrounding the work of the Scottish Parliament’s Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints:
Stephen O’Rourke appointed as new Keeper of the Library
FOLLOWING an election among four candidates, Faculty members have chosen Stephen O’Rourke, QC, to be the new Keeper of the Library, replacing Mungo Bovey, QC, who stepped down as a Faculty office-bearer after serving in the role for more than 12 years.