Faculty of Advocates
Nine new devils receive scholarships from Faculty
The Faculty of Advocates has awarded nine intrants scholarships to assist them financially when devilling commences next year.
Published 16 July 2021
Hugh Olson appointed director of training and education at Faculty
Hugh Olson has been appointed director of training and education for the Faculty of Advocates.
Published 9 July 2021
Roddy Dunlop QC: Why the default position should be in-person court hearings
While remote hearings have proven useful over lockdown, they should not supplant in-person justice, says Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop QC.
Published 17 May 2021
Faculty launches new scholarship
The Faculty of Advocates has announced a new scholarship as it opens this year’s applications for financial grants.
Published 5 March 2021
New advocates seek their due as pandemic takes its toll
A new advocate has spoken of the difficult position he and his cohort have found themselves in over the past year and has called on government to widen the ambit of financial support schemes.
Published 4 March 2021
Stephen O’Rourke QC appointed Keeper of the Library
Following an election among four candidates, Faculty members have chosen Stephen O’Rourke QC to be the new Keeper of the Library, replacing Mungo Bovey QC, who stepped down as a Faculty office-bearer after serving in the role for more than 12 years.
Published 17 February 2021
Faculty backs new domestic abuse protections
Support has been given by the Faculty of Advocates to planned legislation aimed at improving the protections available for people at risk of domestic abuse.
Published 8 December 2020
Faculty of Advocates defends extension to Jackson inquiry
The Faculty of Advocates has defended the extension granted to Gordon Jackson QC over a probe into his conduct during the Alex Salmond trial.
Published 7 December 2020
Dean of Faculty attacks Home Office’s ‘abuse of process’ claim
The Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Roddy Dunlop QC, has complained to the UK government about Home Office allegations of abuse of court process by immigration lawyers.
Published 4 December 2020
Faculty Christmas collection: ‘You can’t say to the children that Santa isn’t coming’
The Faculty of Advocates’ Christmas collection is needed more than ever this year to make a difference for vulnerable families left reeling by Covid-19.
Published 2 December 2020
Vice-Dean of Faculty in talk to Myanmar lawyers
A group of lawyers in Myanmar was given a first-hand account of how the Scottish criminal justice system has adapted to Covid-19.
Published 1 December 2020
Edward Kane back in court – and it’s murder!
The popular fictional advocate, Edward Kane, faces some novel difficulties as he takes on his first murder case in a new book.
Published 25 November 2020
Susanne Tanner QC to lead council inquiry
A senior member of the Faculty of Advocates has been appointed to lead an inquiry following the sudden death of an employee of the City of Edinburgh Council.
Published 16 November 2020
Tony Lenehan: Justice will survive Covid-19 intact
Justice will survive the Covid-19 pandemic, Tony Lenehan writes.
Published 9 November 2020
Jog on… and on… for Faculty’s Xmas appeal
Keen runner Malcolm McGregor is going the extra mile to help the Faculty of Advocates’ Christmas appeal on behalf of vulnerable families.
Published 6 November 2020
