News and Responses

Faculty gives MSPs views on possible repeal of Human Rights Act

The Faculty has helped MSPs to examine the implications of a possible repeal of the Human Rights Act in favour of a British Bill of Rights.

Faculty hosting Children’s Hearings Masterclass

The Faculty’s Mackenzie Building is the venue for a half-day “Masterclass” on the Children’s Hearings system.

Comments on Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill

Aims of third party rights Bill supported by Faculty

Proposed legislation on third party rights in contract has been hailed by the Faculty as an “important improvement” for Scots law.

SLCC proposes same £150 annual levy for advocates

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission is proposing to keep its annual levy for advocates at £150.

Human rights: a Colombian perspective from a Scot on the ground

A Scottish human rights lawyer working in Colombia is to give a talk on his experiences in an event organised by the Faculty’s Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee.

New Faculty group to celebrate appointment of Euro Judge Ian Forrester

A new Faculty group is looking forward to hosting an event to celebrate the recent appointment of a Scottish advocate to the General Court in Luxembourg.

Process begins to appoint Lord Justice Clerk

A selection panel has been set up by the First Minister to make recommendations for the vacant post of Lord Justice Clerk.

Shami Chakrabarti serves up a treat for delighted audience

The celebrated civil liberties campaigner Shami Chakrabarti wowed a delighted Laigh Hall audience with an open and informative discussion of her life and work.

By the children, for the children, Faculty suggests

Children should help design new legal documents to ensure the views of youngsters are heard whenever possible in family court cases, says the Faculty.