News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
SCBA elects its officials for 2016
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association has re-elected its main office-bearers at its 2016 annual meeting.
Two members taking Silk south of the Border
Two members of Faculty are among 107 applicants who have been approved by Her Majesty the Queen for Silk in England & Wales.
Human rights group Liberty to have new Director
Shami Chakrabarti, who is to reflect on a life of campaigning at a Faculty-hosted event next week, has announced she is leaving the human rights group, Liberty, but will remain in post until her successor is found.
Shami Chakrabarti next up in JUSTICE Scotland series
The civil liberties and human rights campaigner, Shami Chakrabarti, will discuss her life and work in the second of the JUSTICE Scotland “Beyond Law” series of events, hosted by the Faculty
Walking off the festive excesses
Staff are putting their best foot forward as they clock up the miles in the first Faculty Pedometer Challenge.
Everyone has part to play, says Lord President in installation address
Lord Carloway has been installed as President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General at ceremonies in packed courtrooms in Parliament House.
Discrimination law to be put under the spotlight
The Faculty’s Alice Stobart is among the speakers who will review discrimination law at a conference in the New Year.
Thanks for Xmas donations, and to all who gave help during the year
Members and staff of Faculty have been thanked for their “wonderful” response to a collection of Christmas presents and treats for vulnerable families.
Judges from Brazil heading to Scotland
The Faculty is to help give judges from Brazil an insight into the Scottish legal system.