The Faculty of Advocate’s commitment to continue rising to challenges facing the justice system was reaffirmed yesterday at a ceremony held in Parliament House to mark the opening of the legal year.
Fifteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Excitement is building as the final tickets for one of the most prestigious fundraisers in the Scottish events calendar, The Tumbling Lassie Ball 2023, go on sale.
The Faculty of Advocates has in general welcomed the introduction of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill, much of which recognises and preserves the independence of the legal profession.
Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s international crime writing festival, returns to Stirling in September.
The Faculty of Advocates is co-sponsoring the Scottish Legal Walks this year alongside the Law Society of Scotland, to lend support to this annual fund-raising drive by the Access to Justice Foundation Scotland.
It was with immense sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Alan Inglis, Advocate and Barrister, last week.
ELEVEN new members were admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in calling ceremonies held last week.
Tributes were paid to past and current female advocates at an event hosted by the Faculty of Advocates yesterday to celebrate Dame Margaret Kidd KC, the first female member of the Scottish Bar, and all those who have followed in her footsteps.
I read with interest the recent announcement about a consultation process in England and Wales into the prosecution of sexual offences.