News and Responses

Justice Committee heeds Human Trafficking Bill concerns

Concerns expressed by the Faculty and others have been recognised by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee in its Stage 1 Report on the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Bill.

Abolition of corroboration removed from Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill

The Faculty of Advocates has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government that it will not proceed during the current Parliament with the proposal to end the requirement for corroboration in criminal trials.

Special guest at media regulation event

The Faculty was delighted to welcome Sir Alan Moses, Chairman of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), as guest speaker at an event which examined media regulation.

The Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Scotland) Bill

Faculty speeches at Commonwealth Law Conference

The Commonwealth Law Conference in Glasgow featured speeches by two senior Faculty figures.

Appointment of new Sheriffs

Mr Robert Weir, QC has been appointed as sheriff of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway and Ms Joan Kerr has been appointed as sheriff of Glasgow and Strathkelvin.

Lord Gill emphasises independence of legal profession

In a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Law Conference in Glasgow, Lord Gill, the Lord President, stressed the importance of an independent legal profession.

FLSU aids quest for disabled access to churchyard

A 15-year struggle for disabled access to a Highlands churchyard could be on the brink of success, thanks in large measure to the Faculty's pro bono service.

Abbotsford hosts Bruce Tomb exhibition

An exhibition featuring a three-dimensional digital model of "The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce" has opened at Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford home.

Second African training trip for Faculty man

A member of Faculty has left his mark on a second African country, after volunteering to help train local lawyers.