QC to be Kirk’s Moderator
The next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is to be Lord Wallace of Tankerness, QC.
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Faculty member’s special European Lawyers’ Day role
Our man in Brussels, Iain Mitchell, QC, has been chosen as one of two contributors to a special publication to mark European Lawyers’ Day.
Faculty strongly opposed to judicial review ‘rebalance’
Possible diluting of the judicial review court process, by which a check can be kept on the legality of government decision-making, has been condemned by the Faculty.
Faculty to kick off online Hamlyn Lectures
The first in this year’s series of Hamlyn Lectures is being hosted by the Faculty and delivered by Eleanor Sharpston, QC, Advocate General from 2006 to 2020 at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Cost of adopting UNCRC ‘underestimated’, says Faculty
Enhanced rights for children will come at a cost, and the Scottish Government’s estimate of £2 million is unrealistic, the Faculty has suggested.
It’s never too early to save Christmas - more than ever, let’s make a difference
Members and staff, family, colleagues and friends of the Faculty are being asked to make an extra special effort with this year’s Christmas collection to bring desperately needed cheer to vulnerable families.
Faculty against land court/tribunal merger
A proposed amalgamation of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland has been rejected by the Faculty.
QC appointed as Law Officer
The new Advocate General for Scotland has been named as Keith Stewart, QC.
Counsel aids drive to highlight evil of slavery
A member of Faculty is helping to put the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery “In Plain Sight”.
Faculty helps to ‘Pass the Badge’ for mental wellbeing
The Faculty was delighted to help start the ball rolling on a World Mental Health Day initiative to promote wellbeing in the legal profession in Scotland.