Faculty member addresses MEPs on e-evidence
A committee of the European Parliament has heard evidence from Iain Mitchell, QC, about a proposed new regulation for the preservation and recovery of electronic evidence.
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Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report shows £11m fall
The cost of legal assistance in the last year has fallen by £11.3 million, and the amount paid to advocates was also down, the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has announced in its annual report. Comment by Vice-Dean, Angela Grahame, QC.
Faculty observer at 'Twelve Apostles' trial in Colombia
The Faculty has provided one of a team of international observers for a case in Colombia, known as the “Twelve Apostles” trial. Simon Crabb, Advocate...
Four referral Bars meet in Scotland
Advocating access to justice: The latest meeting of the referral Bars of Scotland, England & Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland took place at the Advocates Library in Edinburgh.
Students raise the bar at National Mock Trials Competition
Scotland’s most senior lawyers were treated to an impressive display of future advocacy talent as students aged 15 to 18 competed in the Scottish heat of the National Mock Trials Competition, at Glasgow’s historic High Court.
Silk of the Year…still
Congratulations to the Faculty’s Aidan O’Neill, QC, who has retained his title as Silk of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland.
New leader for ‘vibrant’ SCBA
An eventful few weeks for Ronnie Renucci, QC, have been capped with his appointment as President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association.
Note the date: 18 December for charity carol concert
The Faculty Choir is fine tuning its festive songbook, ready for the traditional charity carol concert.
The ayes have it in ‘fascinating’ rape debate
An engaged audience at a special Faculty/Rape Crisis Scotland event heard informed analysis of the issues surrounding independent legal representation for complainers in rape trials.
Faculty welcomes increase in legal aid fees
The Faculty has welcomed a three per cent increase in legal aid fees announced by the Scottish Government in its response to the findings of the Evans independent review of legal aid.