Champions scheme launches on World Mental Health Day
A new scheme of mental health champions for the legal community has been launched by the charity LawCare, on World Mental Health Day.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
New President of Mental Health Tribunal
A senior member of Faculty, Laura Dunlop, QC, has been named the new President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Dean calls for ‘fullest consultation’ on findings of jury research
The Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, has commented on the publication of Scottish jury research, which looked at the size of juries, the three verdicts and the simple majority.
Faculty joins Belgium accord
The Faculty has become a signatory to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Brussels/Belgian Bars and the UK Law Societies and Bars.
Learn about Sir Walter Scott online
Two experts on Sir Walter Scott have developed a free online course for people who would like to learn about the giant of Scottish literature.
Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
The amount paid to Advocates in legal aid last year bucked a downward trend, the 2018-2019 annual report of the Scottish Legal Aid Board shows.
Prorogation cases: Independent judiciary and legal profession ‘vital’, says Dean
The crucial role of an independent judiciary and legal profession has been stressed by the Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, in a joint statement with the President of the Law Society of Scotland, John Mulholland.
Doors Open Day at the Faculty this weekend
The impressive Playfair corridor of the Advocates Library will be on public view this weekend, as the Faculty again takes part in Doors Open Day.
Counsel becomes summary sheriff
A member of Faculty, Charles Lugton, has been appointed a summary sheriff to sit at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Lord President opens legal year
Digital justice is not an alternative to the court system, but its future, according to the Lord President, Lord Carloway.