New advocate member of Scottish Civil Justice Council
A new advocate member has been appointed to the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC).
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Focus of reforms moves from structure to function, says Lord President
The focus of court reforms must now shift from structure to function, without losing sight of the goal of a justice system which works efficiently, the Lord President, Lord Carloway, said in an address at the opening of the Legal Year.
Summer recess to end under major change in Court of Session timetable
A major change to the timetable of the Court of Session, allowing it to sit throughout the year, has been announced by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS).
Faculty helping to put Scotland on world legal map
The Faculty has been helping to fly the flag for Scotland at the conference of the International Bar Association (IBA) in Washington DC.
Appeal unit’s pro bono success for Douglas the dog
A St Bernard dog has been saved from destruction, after a successful appeal by counsel who acted pro bono.
Faculty joins protest against treatment of lawyers in Egypt
The Faculty and lawyers’ groups from around the globe have expressed solidarity with lawyers in Egypt as they increasingly face arrest and detention.
Twelve advocates appointed QC
A dozen members of Faculty have been appointed Queen’s Counsel, taking to 121 the number of practising silks at the Bar.
Public given chance to visit Scotland’s “original” national library
The National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh is one of the country’s gems, used and visited by thousands of people.
Faculty to be represented at European Circuit conference
Two of the Faculty’s EU law experts are heading to Dublin for the annual conference of the European Circuit.
New adoption agency “fantastic achievement”, says Minister
The Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald, MSP, has hailed the “fantastic achievement” behind a new Scottish adoption and fostering charity.