News and Responses

Faculty to be part of promotion of Scotland as centre for dispute resolution

The Scottish Government has announced a new collaborative partnership, including the Faculty, to promote Scotland as a world-class centre for dispute resolution.

Howzat? Counsel becomes international cricket umpire

A member of Faculty, David McLean, has hit a six in the world of cricket umpiring.

Faculty urges intestate rights for cohabitants

New rights should be given to cohabitants to inherit from a deceased partner who leaves no will, the Faculty has suggested.

The Law of Succession (Intestacy)

Faculty backing for new LawCare webchat

The Faculty has applauded a major new service announced by the charity, LawCare, on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May).

QCs appointed ambassadors

Two senior members of Faculty have been named in a new list of ambassadors of the Scottish Arbitration Centre.

Four Jurisdictions returns to Parliament House

From Belfast, from Dublin and from London – barristers and judges are heading to Edinburgh as the Faculty hosts one of the most eagerly-awaited events in the legal calendar.

Immigration rules ripe for radical redrafting, says Faculty

Plans for a major overhaul of the rules governing immigration have been given strong support by the Faculty, although it fears the financial cost may be greater than anticipated.

Simplification of the Immigration Rules

Honour for QC

Veteran QC, Herbert Kerrigan, has been made Honorary President of the University of Aberdeen Law Reform Society.