News and Responses

International Women's Day

This weekend will see celebrations and events across the world to mark International Women's Day.

Appointments to Equality and Human Rights Commission panel of counsel

Seventeen members of Faculty have been appointed to a new panel of counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Future of Land Reform in Scotland

Faculty hosts Italian event

The Faculty's Mackenzie Building took on a decidedly Italian feel for an event with the country, its business and its law under scrutiny.

Faculty wants greater protection for victims in human trafficking legislation

Greater protection against prosecution should be afforded to victims of human trafficking, the Faculty has suggested.

Human Trafficking and Expliotation (Scotland) Bill 2015

Faculty plays its part in major international legal event

It attracted 2,000 delegates from more than 100 countries, and featured names such as Aung San Suu Kyi and Ban Ki-moon, and the Faculty was delighted to have played its part at the Global Law Summit.

State Pension Sharing on Divorce

Key Canadian judgment on lawyers' duties

The Canadian Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on the importance of the lawyer's duty of commitment to the client's cause.

Views sought on court fees proposals

The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on proposals to change the fees charged by courts and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).