News and Responses

Role of Euro court post-Brexit must be clear, says Faculty

The post-Brexit role of the Court of Justice of the European Union must be spelled out clearly and the status of its judgments left in no doubt, the Faculty has submitted.

Brexit: Enforcement and dispute resolution - Is there a role for the Court of Justice of the European Union?

Faculty honoured to chair First Minister talk

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has kicked off a series of Faculty-supported talks by politicians on the theme, Scotland After Brexit.

Criminal law in the spotlight

Leading lights in criminal law will be passing on some expert advice and tips to young practitioners at a full-day event in Glasgow.

New lunchtime talks off to a flyer

The Faculty was delighted to welcome one of its most illustrious members, Lord Hope of Craighead, to open a new series of lunchtime seminars.

Court fees regime could be unlawful, says Faculty

Scotland could be operating an illegal regime of charging litigants court fees at a level designed to fund the civil justice system, the Faculty has suggested.

Scottish Court Fees 2018-2021

Sheriff Muir Russell, QC

The death has been announced of Muir Russell, QC, who served as a sheriff at Aberdeen for 20 years. He was 92.

Panel posts for Faculty twelve

A dozen advocates have been approved for appointment as Legally Qualified Chairs by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Faculty’s Xmas collection brings “magical” cheer to families

Members and staff of Faculty have been given heartfelt thanks for bringing “magical” Christmas cheer to vulnerable families.