News and Responses

Faculty duo to join new Stair group

A new group with a strong Faculty presence is being assembled to make sure a revered legal tool remains relevant for future generations of lawyers.

QC takes on Dundee student union role

East, west, Dundee’s best for Marcus McKay, QC, and he is looking to help make it a real city of discovery for students.

Counsel preparing for major change in High Court procedure

Criminal law Advocates are readying themselves for a major change in procedure which will come into effect in the New Year.

Police custody Letter of Rights in app form?

An app version of the Letter of Rights given to people in police custody has been suggested by the Faculty.

Content and Format of the Letter of Rights

Snakes alive! Gold bracelet donated to Christmas Collection

Organisers of the Faculty’s Christmas Collection have been delighted by a generous donation of a valuable unique piece of jewellery.

Lady Dorrian portrait ‘thrill’ for artist Grace

A young artist has been “thrilled” to be given the commission to paint a portrait of the foremost woman in Scottish legal history, Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk.

Edward Kane, Advocate, makes his bow

An Advocate from the 19th Century has hit the headlines, and will continue to rack up column inches until Christmas.

Legal 500 winners announced

The winners have been announced in the Scottish Bar section of The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 - Aidan O'Neill, QC, and Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen..

Problems lurk in oral or video victim statements, Faculty suggests

Problems could be created by changing the way victim statements are presented in court, the Faculty has cautioned.