Robert (Roy) Martin, QC
The Faculty has been shocked to hear of the death of Robert (Roy) Martin, QC, a former Dean and one of the few counsel to attain the distinction of Queen’s Counsel in both Scotland and England & Wales. He was 69.
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Bring child convention into Scots law and don’t delay, says Faculty
Support has been given by the Faculty to adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law, and for it to be done sooner rather than later.
New case management system at Faculty
The Faculty is launching a new diary and case management system, which will have benefits for Advocates and instructing solicitors.
Be quick for the Tumbling Lassie early bird offer
Time is running out to take advantage of an early bird discount for this year’s Tumbling Lassie Ball, with a deadline of 31 August.
Star line-up as Faculty celebrates 100 years of women in law
The President of the UK Supreme Court, Lady Hale, and Scotland’s Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, head a stellar line-up of speakers for a special celebration by the Faculty of 100 years of women in the law.
T Gordon Coutts, QC
The death has been announced of T Gordon Coutts, QC, a former Faculty office-bearer and one of the leading counsel of his generation. He was 86.
Faculty convener Belfast bound to talk Brexit
The convener of the Faculty’s International Committee, James Mure, QC, will be one of the speakers at a conference in Northern Ireland to explore major constitutional law issues.
Rome date for medical law QC
All roads led to Rome, as delegates from around the world – including the Faculty’s Lauren Sutherland, QC – headed to the International Congress on Law and Mental Health.
Faculty welcomes Lord Reed announcement
The Faculty has welcomed an announcement from 10 Downing Street that Lord Reed is to become President of the Supreme Court in January next year, when Lady Hale retires.
SCJC reappointment for Silk
The Lord President has welcomed the reappointment of Lynda Brabender, QC, to the Scottish Civil Justice Council.