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Faculty statement on legal aid review
The Scottish Government has published the findings of the independent strategic review of legal aid.
Legal profession facing wellbeing challenges
The legal profession is at a high risk of burnout, associated with high workloads, long working hours, and psychologically unsafe working environments, says legal mental health charity LawCare.
Putting spotlight on new legal world
A senior member of the criminal Bar is to help explore changes in the legal landscape and challenges raised by COVID-19.
Dean of Faculty comments on legal aid review
The Scottish Government has announced a review of legal aid and the setting up of an expert advisory group which includes two members of Faculty.
Faculty warns on legal aid “race to bottom”
Scotland risks a “race to the bottom” in the standard of legal representation for people accused of the most serious crimes unless the legal aid system is improved, the Faculty has suggested.
Lord Gill emphasises independence of legal profession
In a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Law Conference in Glasgow, Lord Gill, the Lord President, stressed the importance of an independent legal profession.
Statement on Scottish Legal Complaints Commission annual report
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has published its annual report for 2014-15, and the Faculty has issued a statement in response to it.
New Chair of Faculty Services Ltd
Leading QC Geoff Clarke has been elected Chair of Faculty Services Limited, the company which provides administrative and other support services for advocates.
Faculty opposes establishment of new regulator for legal profession
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the creation of a new independent regulator for all legal services.