News and Responses

Start of child law seminars

A series of seminars on contemporary issues in child law begins tomorrow (5 May) when the topic for discussion will be Contact and Contempt of Court.

Tribunals appointments for Faculty members

Junior Counsel Susanne Tanner and Adrian Stalker have been appointed a legal member on two tribunals, the Homeowner Housing Panel and the Private Rented Housing Panel.

SCBA vulnerable witness event draws praise

Some 60 members of the criminal bar enjoyed an enlightening conference which examined the hot topic of vulnerable witnesses.

Faculty portrait chosen for London exhibition

A new artwork for the Faculty which features the Bench and Bar is to be included in a major exhibition in London.

Proposed changes to the Electronic Communications Code...Regulations 2003

Historic art book with Faculty link to feature in Madrid exhibition

A historic art book with a Faculty connection has been carefully restored at the National Library of Scotland, ready to be put on show at one of the world’s leading museums.

Historic installation of new Lord Justice Clerk

A packed First Division courtroom witnessed Scottish legal history, with the installation of Lady Dorrian as Lord Justice Clerk. She is the first woman to hold either of the two senior judicial titles in Scotland.

Valkomna! Judges and lawyers from Sweden enjoy Faculty visit

A group of judges and lawyers from Sweden enjoyed a warm welcome on a memorable visit to the Faculty and Parliament House.

Nomination surprise for mock trial mentor

The Bar National Mock Trial Competition is celebrating its silver jubilee, and for one member of Faculty, it has produced a golden moment.

Faculty delighted to play host to SCCR reception

The Faculty was a proud host of the Annual Reception of the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).