News and Responses

Fifteen new King's Counsel appointed

Fifteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Final tickets now on sale for the Tumbling Lassie Ball

Excitement is building as the final tickets for one of the most prestigious fundraisers in the Scottish events calendar, The Tumbling Lassie Ball 2023, go on sale.

The independence of the Scottish Bar is under threat

The Faculty of Advocates has in general welcomed the introduction of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill, much of which recognises and preserves the independence of the legal profession.

Stellar line-up for Scotland’s premier crime-writing festival

Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s international crime writing festival, returns to Stirling in September.

Faculty lends support to the Scottish Legal Walks

The Faculty of Advocates is co-sponsoring the Scottish Legal Walks this year alongside the Law Society of Scotland, to lend support to this annual fund-raising drive by the Access to Justice Foundation Scotland.

In Memoriam, Alan Inglis

It was with immense sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Alan Inglis, Advocate and Barrister, last week.

Faculty of Advocates’ Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Response: Stage 1 Consultation

Response by the Faculty of Advocates to the Review of the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) for Scotland

Devils welcomed to the Faculty of Advocates

ELEVEN new members were admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in calling ceremonies held last week.

Celebrating women at the Bar

Tributes were paid to past and current female advocates at an event hosted by the Faculty of Advocates yesterday to celebrate Dame Margaret Kidd KC, the first female member of the Scottish Bar, and all those who have followed in her footsteps.