News and Responses

Government issues consultation paper on civil litigation funding

A consultation on proposed legislation on the expenses and funding of civil litigation has been published by the Scottish Government.

Leading figures lined up for proceeds of crime event

Experts from both sides of the Border, including a Supreme Court judge and a Law Officer, will share their insights into proceeds of crime legislation at a conference hosted by the Faculty.

Lord President sets out timetable for civil court reforms

Changes to the civil justice system under the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 will start this summer, Lord Gill, the Lord President, has announced.

Timetable for court reforms to be announced

The timetable for implementation of changes under the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday, 28 January).

Holocaust Memorial Day

Events are being held across the United Kingdom to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, and a statement was issued by the Faculty of Advocates in recognition of the day.

Edinburgh welcomes delegates to major family law event

Distinguished figures in the field of family law will converge on Edinburgh from throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland for a major conference.

Faculty points to effect on OLR cases of early release axe

Ending the automatic early release of prisoners will affect cases where a judge is considering a non-mandatory life sentence, the Faculty has submitted to MSPs.

Give tax tribunals short, strong guiding principle, says Faculty

The Faculty has called for new Scottish tax tribunals to be given a "brief but powerful" overriding objective.

Scottish Tribunal Tax Rules

Head of new sheriff appeal court is appointed QC

The Sheriff Principal for Lothian and Borders, Mhairi Stephen, has been appointed as Queen's Counsel, it has been announced.