News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Witches of Scotland campaigners shortlisted for annual award
Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi, well-known for their work on the Witches of Scotland campaign, were both delighted to have been shortlisted for the Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year Award 2021.
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Law Commission's Discussion Paper on Heritable Securities: Default and Post Default
Faculty warns against abolishing the not proven verdict
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the removal of the not proven verdict, warning that any attempt to do so could undermine the provision of fair and equitable justice.
World IP Day 2022 – save the date!
Bookings for the Faculty’s annual World Intellectual Property Day event, which takes place on Friday 29 April this year, are now open.
Faculty confirms its position on tacit relocation of commercial leases
The Faculty of Advocates has again voiced its support for ending the tacit relocation of commercial leases in response to a consultation on the draft Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill.
Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the consultation on the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
Faculty's response to a Scottish Government consultation on a Draft Code of Practice: Continuing and Welfare Attorneys
Complexity of draft code of practice may impact on support for the vulnerable
The Faculty of Advocates has cautioned that amendments to a draft code of practice for continuing and welfare attorneys should be rendered more user friendly lest they discourage people from supporting vulnerable adults.