Speaking up for women and the Bar
Women at the Bar have been much in demand for speaking engagements.
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Landmark medical judgment under the spotlight
The landmark judgment by the Supreme Court on informed consent to medical treatment is almost three years old, and Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board continues to arouse discussion and debate.
Thought provoking and inspiring – IWD advocacy event
A celebration of advocacy proved a very popular event for the Faculty to mark International Women’s Day.
Euro judge gives Macfadyen Lecture 2018
The 2018 Macfadyen Lecture staged by the Scottish Council of Law Reporting has been delivered by Judge Ian Forrester, QC.
Double up for senior counsel
The Faculty’s Andrew Smith, QC, has been chosen as Lawyer of the Week in the law section of The Times Scotland – for the second time.
Better if UK keeps in step over legal gender recognition, says Faculty
Difficulties could be created if Scotland alone in the UK forges ahead with a new system for legal recognition of acquired gender, the Faculty has suggested.
Photo exhibition to feature at International Women's Day event
The Faculty’s Laigh Hall is expected to be full to capacity for a special International Women’s Day event this week.
Faculty statement on legal aid review
The Scottish Government has published the findings of the independent strategic review of legal aid.
Spotlight on media law
DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. One of the Scottish Bar’s leading media law experts will be handing on some advice to young lawyers at an event in Glasgow.
QC is chosen as Lawyer of the Week
A senior member of Faculty has been featured as Lawyer of the Week in the law section of The Times Scotland.