News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Education (Scotland) Bill
Equally Safe - Reforming the Criminal Law to Address Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences
Dean of Faculty introduces "Prosecute or Protect? Article 31 (1) of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the Criminal Justice System in Scotland"
The Dean of Faculty has opened a conference to raise awareness of an important piece of asylum legislation. See his comments below.
Second Consultation on a New Tenancy for the Private Sector
Discretion added to private rented sector proposals welcomed by Faculty
More flexibility in the system for seeking repossession of properties in the private rented sector has been welcomed by the Faculty.
Apologies (Scotland) Bill - Justice Committee
Statutory defence not to feature in Human Trafficking Bill
The Scottish Government has signalled its intention to omit a statutory defence from the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill.
Tribunal for procurement cases backed by Faculty
The Faculty has given support to plans for a new tribunal in Scotland to deal with complaints about the awarding of public contracts.
