Chance to join debate on summary justice plans
The first of a series of roadshows to promote discussion about planned changes to Scotland’s summary justice system is being held in Edinburgh on Tuesday (25 April).
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Diverse speakers lined up for 10th World IP Day Conference
The Faculty’s ever-popular World Intellectual Property Day Conference moves into double figures this year, and will have the theme, “Innovation – Improving Lives”.
Faculty suggests changes to prescription Bill
The Faculty has offered comments on a number of clauses in a draft Bill which is part of the final stages of the Scottish Law Commission’s project on aspects of the law of prescription.
SCBA keeping on top of changes at Spring Conference
Some 70 advocates will be “staying ahead of the curve” when important changes to the criminal law are analysed at the Scottish Criminal Bar Association’s Spring Conference.
Total of £17,000 raised at Tumbling Lassie events
A final reckoning by organisers of the Tumbling Lassie charity events has shown that £17,000 was raised for the fight against human trafficking at home and abroad.
Second Scottish Arbitration Survey
Coinciding with the Faculty’s plans for arbitration, including a new personal injury scheme, a major review of all aspects of arbitration is being undertaken through a second Scottish Arbitration Survey.
Roddy Dunlop, QC, becomes Faculty Treasurer
The newest Faculty office-bearer is Roddy Dunlop, QC, who has been elected to the post of Treasurer.
Counsel in Parole Board for Scotland appointments
Two members of Faculty are among a raft of appointments to the Parole Board for Scotland.
Faculty plays host to schools debating final
The Mary Erskine School emerged victorious in the final of a debating competition which the Faculty was proud to host.
Dean’s pride at Community Contribution award for Faculty
The Faculty has been chosen as a joint winner in the Community Contribution of the Year category at the Scott + Co Scottish Legal Awards 2017.