Independence of legal profession ‘core to our democracy’
The Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop, QC, has added his voice to condemnation of comments about lawyers by the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary.
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Faculty members and staff asked to join wellbeing survey
A ground-breaking research study into wellbeing in the legal profession has been launched in the run-up to World Mental Health Day.
Devils arrive for COVID-friendly training
Fourteen devils have been welcomed by the Faculty to a greatly-adapted training programme.
Remote juries roll-out for sheriff courts
The Vice-President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA), Tony Lenehan, will represent the Faculty on a group which is to work on restarting sheriff and jury trials using remote jury centres.
Abuse survivors need expert advice before opting for redress scheme, says Faculty
A planned redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care needs to be redrafted to remove an “inherently unfair” restriction, the Faculty has suggested.
Counsel to speak at autism event
A virtual conference examining autism and human rights will include a presentation by a member of Faculty.
Counsel to speak at autism event (1)
A virtual conference examining autism and human rights will include a presentation by a member of Faculty.
QC’s SLAB reappointment
The Faculty’s David Sheldon, QC, has started a second term as a member of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
‘A legal year like no other’ gives challenges and opportunity, says Lord President
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has hailed the “remarkable” determination of the legal profession to maintain access to justice in a year like no other.
Faculty welcomes amendment to Hate Crime Bill
The Faculty has welcomed a significant change to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill.