News and Responses

Forensic examinations: self-referral may be welcomed but has problems, says Faculty

Issues have been identified by the Faculty in a planned new system to allow complainers in sexual offence cases to refer themselves for forensic examination.

Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill

New judge honours mother

A new judge has honoured his late mother by taking her maiden name for his title, Lord Harrower.

POSTPONED

The journalist and legal commentator, Joshua Rozenberg, QC, will launch his new book in Scotland at an event chaired by the Faculty’s Mungo Bovey, QC.

QC joins art dispute panel

A senior member of Faculty has been appointed to a panel of specialist arbitrators for disputes in the world of fine art.

Counsel contributes to Colombian court magazine

A new magazine published by the supreme constitutional court of Colombia features a contribution by a member of Faculty, Ximena Vengoechea.

Safety a must in plans for passenger-carrying automated vehicles, says Faculty

Safety must be the top priority in allowing driverless buses on to our roads, the Faculty has insisted.

Euro appointment for clinical negligence QC

A senior member of Faculty, Lauren Sutherland, QC, has been appointed to a leading position within the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL).

Automated Vehicles: Passenger Services and Public Transport

SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A major seminar to put the spotlight on Scotland’s place in Europe following Brexit has been announced by the Faculty.