News and Responses

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.

Law Society of Scotland consultation on alternative routes to qualification

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.

Vice-Dean to deliver CIArb lecture

The possibilities presented by online dispute resolution will be explored by the Vice-Dean of Faculty, Angela Grahame, QC, in a lecture for the Scottish branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Welkom…Bienvenue

The Faculty was delighted to welcome two sets of overseas students on visits to Scotland.

Vulnerable witness practice note issued by Lord Justice Clerk

A new High Court practice note on the taking of evidence from vulnerable witnesses by a commissioner has been issued by Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice-Clerk.