New Director of Training and Education
The Faculty has appointed a new Director of Training and Education, Neil Mackenzie, who becomes the sixth member to hold the post.
Latest News
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
“Immensely grateful” for screening film, producer tells Faculty
The award-winning film producer/director, Leslee Udwin, has thanked the Faculty for a special screening of her controversial documentary, India's Daughter.
Well done, Aidan and Usman
Hearty congratulations to Aidan O'Neill, QC, and Usman Tariq who were winners at the 2017 Law Awards of Scotland.
Faculty delighted to welcome acclaimed film-maker
A celebrated film-maker and human rights activist will be a guest of the Faculty for a special screening of her award-winning documentary, India’s Daughter.
Case for specific hate crime law not made out, says Faculty
The Faculty is not convinced that specific hate crime legislation is required in Scotland.
Adopt a book, and help preserve Scott’s collection
A new adopt-a-book scheme has been launched by Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, to help preserve some of the significant works in his world-renowned library.
A dramatic success for JUSTICE Scotland
Expectations had been high, but they were met - and then some - as JUSTICE Scotland brought together a panel of leading lights to explore the portrayal of crime, law and forensic science in fiction and drama.
SLCC annual report published
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has published its annual report for 2016-17, showing that of 1,155 new complaints received during the year, ten related to advocates.
Sheriff Principal Douglas Risk, QC
The death has been announced of Douglas Risk, QC, former Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands. He was 76.
Special new McCall Smith work to have premiere at Tumbling Lassie event
International best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith, is teaming up with a nameless 17th Century girl to help the fight against modern slavery and people trafficking.