Extension of QC’s SCCRC appointment
The senior woman at the Scottish Bar, Frances McMenamin, QC, is to continue her long association with the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission for at least another six months.
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Faculty Xmas collection for vulnerable families
The Faculty is following its Christmas “tradition” this year of making a difference for vulnerable families in Fife, with donations of presents and cash to bring festive cheer.
Rape complainers should be represented in court: debate
A debate exploring whether complainers in rape cases should have their own lawyer in court is being staged by the Faculty in association with Rape Crisis Scotland.
Faculty finale at regulatory conference
A major annual regulatory conference will have a Faculty finale, with a speech by senior counsel, Andrew Webster, QC.
Cycling prosecutions unlikely under common law, Faculty suggests
Cyclists in Scotland who cause death or serious injury to others could in theory be prosecuted under common law, but it is unlikely, the Faculty has suggested in a submission to the Department for Transport.
Mike Jones Excellence in Advocacy event
A prize for excellence in advocacy in the name of the late Lord “Mike” Jones is to be awarded for the first time next month.
FLAG IT UP anti-money laundering campaign launched
Lawyers throughout the UK are being urged to FLAG IT UP in an attempt to curb multi-billion pound money laundering criminals.
Double celebration at special Faculty/SEMLA event
Lawyers and law students are being invited to a special event to formally launch a new Faculty scholarship and to mark the first anniversary of the Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association (SEMLA).
‘Absolutely stimulating’ talk at Faculty by Philippe Sands, QC
European Lawyers Day at the Faculty featured a highly informative and thought-provoking talk by Philippe Sands, QC, law professor, author and international counsel.
Roberton Report published
The report by Esther Roberton on her Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation in Scotland has been published.