News and Responses

New advocate member of SCJC

A new advocate member has been appointed to the Scottish Civil Justice Council.

Faculty backs new domestic abuse protections

Support has been given by the Faculty to planned legislation aimed at improving the protections available for people at risk of domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill

New Vice-President for SCBA

The new Vice-President of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association has been announced as Jennifer Bain - and she wants to use the position to repay a debt.

Dean attacks Home Office’s ‘abuse of process’ claim

The Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop, QC, has complained to the UK Government about Home Office allegations of abuse of court process by immigration lawyers.

Advocate General sworn in

The new Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Stewart of Dirleton, QC, has been installed at a ceremony in the First Division courtroom of Parliament House, Edinburgh.

‘You can’t say to the children that Santa isn’t coming’

The Faculty’s Christmas collection is needed more than ever this year to make a difference for vulnerable families left reeling by COVID-19.

Vice-Dean in talk to Myanmar lawyers

A group of lawyers in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar was given a first-hand account of how the Scottish criminal justice system has adapted to COVID-19.

Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report

The annual number of grants of legal aid has continued a downward trend, to below the 200,000 mark, while the cost to the taxpayer has risen.

Tony Lenehan new SCBA President

A number of changes have been made at the Scottish Criminal Bar Association, where Tony Lenehan has taken over as President.