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Incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law in Scotland

Call for evidence on Referendums (Scotland) Bill

Be quick for the Tumbling Lassie early bird offer

Time is running out to take advantage of an early bird discount for this year’s Tumbling Lassie Ball, with a deadline of 31 August.

Star line-up as Faculty celebrates 100 years of women in law

The President of the UK Supreme Court, Lady Hale, and Scotland’s Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, head a stellar line-up of speakers for a special celebration by the Faculty of 100 years of women in the law.

T Gordon Coutts, QC

The death has been announced of T Gordon Coutts, QC, a former Faculty office-bearer and one of the leading counsel of his generation. He was 86.

Faculty convener Belfast bound to talk Brexit

The convener of the Faculty’s International Committee, James Mure, QC, will be one of the speakers at a conference in Northern Ireland to explore major constitutional law issues.

Rome date for medical law QC

All roads led to Rome, as delegates from around the world – including the Faculty’s Lauren Sutherland, QC – headed to the International Congress on Law and Mental Health.

Faculty welcomes Lord Reed announcement

The Faculty has welcomed an announcement from 10 Downing Street that Lord Reed is to become President of the Supreme Court in January next year, when Lady Hale retires.

SCJC reappointment for Silk

The Lord President has welcomed the reappointment of Lynda Brabender, QC, to the Scottish Civil Justice Council.

Hear all about immigration law, and help charity

Three members of Faculty, Aidan O'Neill, QC, Andrew Webster, QC, and Alan Caskie, are among the speakers who will turn the spotlight on immigration law at a masterclass conference, and aid charity.