First winners of Mike Jones advocacy prize
Two of the next generation of advocates have already made their mark, after being named the first winners of The Mike Jones Excellence in Advocacy Prize.
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Book now for 21st Century Bar Conference
Registration is open for the ever-popular 21st Century Bar Conference which this year has Lord Clark as the keynote speaker.
Looking at judgments through a feminist lens
Two Supreme Court judgments will be analysed with a feminist eye in an event chaired by Lady Carmichael and hosted by the Faculty.
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.
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.