News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty to kick off online Hamlyn Lectures
The first in this year’s series of Hamlyn Lectures is being hosted by the Faculty and delivered by Eleanor Sharpston, QC, Advocate General from 2006 to 2020 at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 - Commencement regulations
Cost of adopting UNCRC ‘underestimated’, says Faculty
Enhanced rights for children will come at a cost, and the Scottish Government’s estimate of £2 million is unrealistic, the Faculty has suggested.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
It’s never too early to save Christmas - more than ever, let’s make a difference
Members and staff, family, colleagues and friends of the Faculty are being asked to make an extra special effort with this year’s Christmas collection to bring desperately needed cheer to vulnerable families.
The Future of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland
Faculty against land court/tribunal merger
A proposed amalgamation of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland has been rejected by the Faculty.
QC appointed as Law Officer
The new Advocate General for Scotland has been named as Keith Stewart, QC.
Counsel aids drive to highlight evil of slavery
A member of Faculty is helping to put the scourge of human trafficking and modern slavery “In Plain Sight”.