Faculty opposes establishment of new regulator for legal profession
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the creation of a new independent regulator for all legal services.
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All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Legal Services Regulation Reform in Scotland Consultation Response by the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty opposes wholesale reform of UK’s data protection regime
It is premature to suggest in the current post-Brexit social, economic, and political landscape that a radical overhaul of the United Kingdom’s Data Protection regime is necessary or desirable, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Response from the Faculty of Advocates to The Consultation on Data: A New Direction
Tony Graham QC appointed as new FSL Chair
Tony Graham QC, Stable Director at Optimum Advocates in Glasgow, has been elected as the new Chairman of Faculty Services Limited (FSL).
Faculty member appointed Assistant Principal Crown Counsel
Susanne Tanner QC has been commissioned by the Lord Advocate as Assistant Principal Crown Counsel.
In memoriam, Stephen O’Rourke QC
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Stephen O’Rourke QC.
Edward Kane is back for Christmas!
The Faculty’s very own fictional Advocate makes his return this Christmas in The Scotsman in: “Edward Kane and the Innocent Railway”.
Response by the Faculty of Advocates to the SLCC's Consultation on Rule Changes
In memoriam, Paul McNairney
The Faculty of Advocates is saddened by the death of Member of Faculty Paul McNairney.