New Chair of Faculty Services Ltd
Leading QC Geoff Clarke has been elected Chair of Faculty Services Limited, the company which provides administrative and other support services for advocates.
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Deadline extended for scholarship applications
The Faculty has announced an extension to the deadline for applications for scholarships by those hoping to start devilling in the autumn of 2019, the cut-off now being 5pm on Friday, 21 September.
Book festival slot for QC
Fact will meet fiction, when Denise Mina and Brian McConnachie, QC, chat at this year’s Blairgowrie, Rattray and The Glens’ book festival, BOOKMARK.
QCs to feature in vulnerable witnesses debate
Two leading lights of the criminal Bar, Derek Ogg and Thomas Ross, will help ensure all angles are covered in a debate about vulnerable witnesses.
Counsel appointed summary sheriff
The Faculty’s Paul Brown is among six appointments as summary sheriffs, announced by the Judicial Office for Scotland.
Reform on periodical payments orders welcomed as ‘long overdue’
Proposed legislation to give Scottish courts the power to order damages awards to be paid periodically has been hailed by the Faculty as a “long overdue reform”.
Counsel to give Brexit briefings in Shetland
The Faculty’s Mark Lazarowicz is Shetland-bound, to take part in two briefings on the implications of Brexit for EU citizens.
General support from Faculty for family case management scheme
Proposals for greater case management of family actions in the sheriff court have been generally endorsed by the Faculty.
Civil justice statistics published
New figures reveal that 73,640 civil cases were initiated in Scotland in 2016-17 – the lowest since current statistics began in 2008-09.
Improvements suggested to opt-out organ donation Bill
Improvements to plans for an opt-out organ donation system have been suggested by the Faculty to MSPs.