News and Responses

Bloody Scotland returns to Stirling

Faculty is once again supporting Scotland’s annual international crime writing festival, Bloody Scotland, as it returns with a comprehensive programme this weekend.

Stephen O’Rourke QC named principal crown counsel

Stephen O’Rourke QC, Keeper of the Advocates Library, has been appointed principal crown counsel, replacing Alex Prentice QC.

New silks appointed

Twelve new Queen’s Counsel have been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen on the recommendation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

In memoriam, Steven Stuart QC

Faculty extends its condolences following the passing of former member Steven Stuart QC of Terra Firma Chambers.

Convenience and cost should never trump justice

Much has and continues to be done by the Faculty of Advocates alongside other stakeholders in the legal sector to address the limitations imposed by the pandemic and their subsequent knock-on effect on the operations of the justice system in Scotland.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the Consultation on MHTS Transfer – Onward Appeal Routes

Faculty welcomes new Deputy Director of Training and Education

Gillian Ross, Faculty’s new Deputy Director of Training and Education, stepped into the role this month.

Advocate takes on stage run to raise funds for cancer

Faculty member Malcolm McGregor will take part in the Pyrenees Stage Run this year to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity.

Crossing the Channel for charity

Faculty member Craig Murray plans to swim the English Channel this summer to raise money for charity. Depending on the tides, he will take on the challenge later this month.

Code of conduct will provide balance, says Faculty

Introducing a robust code of practice during the questioning of and when recording the questioning of suspects will balance their interests with the duty to investigate crime, says the Faculty of Advocates.