News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
New panel of Standing Juniors
A new panel of Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government sees Paul Reid appointed as First Standing Junior.
THANK YOU
The Faculty’s Christmas Collection for vulnerable families has been a tear-inducing success, and a heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to everyone who helped.
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.