Scotland “needs more defamation cases”
The Faculty would welcome more defamation cases being raised in Scotland because, it says, the current low level threatens development of the law in the area and the country’s stature as a litigation forum.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
New, detailed study of Faculty War Memorial
A new, in-depth study has been written about the Faculty’s War Memorial and the men whose names it carries.
Lady Carmichael welcomed to “enthusiastic and happy cohort”
The latest of a series of new Senators of the College of Justice has been installed in traditional fashion, taking the judicial title, Lady Carmichael.
Dean formally introduced to Court
The newly-elected Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, has been introduced formally to the Court of Session in a short ceremony.
New Dean is Gordon Jackson, QC
The new Dean of the Faculty of Advocates is Gordon Jackson, QC, the current Vice-Dean and former Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Faculty Reservations on “No-Blame” Compensation Scheme
The Faculty of Advocates has expressed reservations over a scheme to introduce “no blame” compensation for harm resulting from clinical treatment.
Draft Proposals for a “No-blame” Redress Scheme in Scotland for Harm Resulting from Clinical Treatment
Faculty Responds to Consultation on Age of Criminal Responsibility
Faculty Responds to Consultation on Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
The Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility
Faculty’s major vulnerable witness conference judged a success
A major conference on vulnerable witnesses staged by the Faculty of Advocates has been hailed as a success.