When in Rome, catch the 2018 IBA annual conference
All roads will lead to Rome this autumn, and members of Faculty are being invited to join lawyers from around the globe at the International Bar Association’s 2018 annual conference.
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Faculty provides “great opportunity” for examining the Doctor’s Dilemma
The week of the 70th birthday of the NHS saw a timely discussion between the medical and legal professions on holding doctors to account.
Faculty announces International Human Rights Award
A new award to honour men and women overseas who champion human rights in the most challenging of circumstances is being launched by the Faculty - Shelagh McCall, QC, explains.
Seven new members welcomed to Faculty
Seven new members have been admitted to Faculty, and welcomed to a “great national institution”.
Central Asian lawyers learn about Faculty
Lawyers from Central Asian countries have been hearing from Iain Mitchell, QC, about the Faculty and legal training in Scotland.
Pro bono success for woman, 84
An 84-year-old woman says she will be “forever grateful” to the Faculty’s pro bono unit and a volunteer QC, Roddy McIlvride, who helped her win a court case over damage to her tenement home.
New line-up for family law group
A new leader has been chosen for the specialist group of Faculty members who practise in family law. Kate Dowdalls, QC,...
Bill to address PI discount rate and periodical payment orders
Reforms to the law on setting the personal injury discount rate have been made in a Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament.
Sparks flew, but exhibition shows artistic beauty emerged from Scott-Turner union
An exhibition charting the dynamic and creative relationship between Sir Walter Scott and the artist, J M W Turner, is a summer attraction at Abbotsford, Scott’s home in the Scottish Borders.
Dual day at the Signet Library
The Signet Library will be a centre of attention when it hosts two special events on the same day.