News and Responses

Packed programme at 10th annual Bloody Scotland festival

Scotland’s international crime writing festival will once again feature an impressive line-up of international and local authors during its tenth annual outing in Stirling this year.

Faculty of Advocate's Response to the Scottish Government's Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill

Faculty mourns the passing of Her Majesty

“It was with deep sorrow that the Faculty of Advocates heard the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who served the nation with grace and distinction for decades, and was an honorary Member of Faculty,” said the Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC.

Response by the Faculty of Advocates in relation to the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission's Consultation on Rule Changes

Faculty's Response to the Consultation by the Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Committee into the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Bill

Faculty's Response to the Scottish Government Consultation on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill

Wellbeing at the Bar

The past few years have been characterised by constant, ongoing change for everyone due to the pandemic. Life at the Faculty of Advocates has been no exception.

Faculty response to Preparation of the Eleventh Programme of Law Reform

Faculty reponse to the Scottish Government Consultation on Improving Victims' Experiences of the Justice System

Local charities get helping hand from FACBA

The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated to several charities that support people struggling with homelessness; vulnerable youth and those battling cancer.