News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty says ‘No’ again to any increases in civil court fees
The Faculty of Advocates has again objected to any rise in civil court fees, saying they are already “excessively high and should not be increased.”
Response by the Faculty of Advocates to Scottish Court Fees 2022-2025 consultation
Response from the Faculty of Advocates to Ministry of Justice consultation to Reform the Human Rights Act 1998
Applications for Faculty scholarships now open for 2023 devils
The Faculty of Advocates’ scholarship programmes aim to remove barriers to membership of the Scottish Bar for those with the skills and motivation to practice as advocates. Applications are now invited from those considering commencing devilling in 2023.
Celebrating women who ‘break the bias’
International Women’s Day, which takes place tomorrow, gives us all the opportunity to recognise the contribution women make in the workplace and throughout society.
Portrait of Lady Dorrian joins other ‘trailblazers’ at Parliament Hall
A portrait of the Right Hon Lady Dorrian, commissioned to mark her elevation as the first woman to hold the office of Lord Justice Clerk, has been unveiled in Parliament Hall.
Invasion of Ukraine by Russia - Statement of the Four Bars
The Bar Council of England and Wales, Bar of Northern Ireland, Faculty of Advocates and Bar of Ireland unequivocally condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Faculty of Advocates' response to Scottish Law Commission's consultation on draft Leases (Automatic Continuation Etc) (Scotland) Bill
New association committee members elected
The committee members for the new Junior Bar Association have been elected.