Counsel preparing for major change in High Court procedure
Criminal law Advocates are readying themselves for a major change in procedure which will come into effect in the New Year.
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Police custody Letter of Rights in app form?
An app version of the Letter of Rights given to people in police custody has been suggested by the Faculty.
Snakes alive! Gold bracelet donated to Christmas Collection
Organisers of the Faculty’s Christmas Collection have been delighted by a generous donation of a valuable unique piece of jewellery.
Lady Dorrian portrait ‘thrill’ for artist Grace
A young artist has been “thrilled” to be given the commission to paint a portrait of the foremost woman in Scottish legal history, Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk.
Edward Kane, Advocate, makes his bow
An Advocate from the 19th Century has hit the headlines, and will continue to rack up column inches until Christmas.
Legal 500 winners announced
The winners have been announced in the Scottish Bar section of The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 - Aidan O'Neill, QC, and Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen..
Problems lurk in oral or video victim statements, Faculty suggests
Problems could be created by changing the way victim statements are presented in court, the Faculty has cautioned.
Note the date: Faculty Choir carol concert on Friday, 13 December
The Faculty Choir is in fine voice, and hoping as many people as possible will join it for the traditional charity carol concert.
Lord President to focus on delays in planning system
Delays in the planning system will be put in the spotlight by Scotland’s senior judge and a leading planning QC at a seminar.
SANTA ON TRIAL! How the devil has this happened?
Surely he won't miss Christmas...the pressure is on defence counsel. But we're confident justice will prevail, and a charity will be boosted.