Lord Mackay of Drumadoon
The Faculty is saddened to have been informed of the death of the retired judge, the Rt Hon the Lord Mackay of Drumadoon. He was 72.
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Senior human rights lawyer to give Colombia talk to Faculty
One of the UK’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Kirsty Brimelow, QC, has accepted an invitation to give a talk to the Faculty about the challenges of implementing peace in Colombia.
Family law will be hit hard by Brexit, says Faculty
Family law in Scotland will become less certain and probably more expensive after Brexit, the Faculty believes.
Judicial shadowing scheme launched
Advocates and others interested in pursuing a judicial career are being offered the chance to shadow a senator or a sheriff to learn about the work.
Hair-raising visit to Faculty for Malawian girls!
Six young stars of the Malawian Youth Choir took time out from performances at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to visit the Faculty – and for at least one of them, the occasion went straight to her head.
Make changes to child legislation, but with caution, Faculty urges
The Faculty has sounded a note of caution about making changes to an important piece of family law legislation.
Appointment of Standing Juniors to Advocate General for Scotland
Twenty-two members of Faculty have been appointed Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland.
QC and medical experts to discuss assisted suicide
The Faculty is teaming up again with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in a second medico-legal debate, examining assisted suicide.
Faculty backing for 'logical' limited partnership proposals
Plans to tighten the legal framework around Scottish limited partnerships have been supported in the main by the Faculty.
Hear all about immigration law, and help charity
Members of Faculty are to share expertise in immigration law at a masterclass conference in the autumn.