Some rewording needed in draft Bill on contract formation, Faculty suggests
The Faculty has raised some questions about a working draft of the Contract (Formation) (Scotland) Bill which has been prepared by the Scottish Law Commission.
News and Responses
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Sleeping in the park…for a good cause
The first frost of winter has been a stark reminder of the hardship faced by the homeless, and what lies in store for a group of five members and staff of Faculty who are to take part in Sleep in the Park.
Be quick to secure a place at 21st Century Bar Conference
Bookings are now being taken for places at the Faculty’s 21st Century Bar Conference 2017, which is likely to prove as popular as ever with a host of expert speakers and a diverse programme.
Have we seen the next great criminal lawyer?
Glasgow’s historic High Court may have witnessed the start of the next great legal career, so impressive were the performances at the Scottish heat of the Bar National Mock Trial Competition.
International Bar Association: Legal Aid Guidelines in Civil, Administrative and Family Justice Systems
Scottish Legal Aid Board annual report
Less is being spent on legal assistance in Scotland, while the amount paid to advocates has risen in the last year, the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has announced.
Draft sentencing guideline welcomed by Faculty
A guideline setting out the principles and purposes behind sentencing in Scottish courts has been welcomed by the Faculty as a way of demystifying the process for the public.
Principles and Purposes of Sentencing
Xmas collection for vulnerable families
The Faculty will be playing Santa again this year to vulnerable families in Fife.
Faculty talk a "treat" for Lady Justice Arden
Members of Faculty and guests have enjoyed a talk on international judicial dialogue from an expert in the field, the Court of Appeal’s Lady Justice Arden.