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2025年12月03日 16:02:41 GMTUmbracoLatest News Articles from the Faculty of AdvocatesenThe Claus that broke the chimney
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/dec/the-claus-that-broke-the-chimney
With Christmas fast approaching and mince pies mysteriously disappearing across the land, Santa Claus finds himself back in court. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/dec/the-claus-that-broke-the-chimneyThere’s no King Arthur, but this roundtable fights for justice today
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/dec/there-s-no-king-arthur-but-this-roundtable-fights-for-justice-today
A groundbreaking initiative is transforming how Scotland's legal community responds to unmet need, bringing together lawyers from private practice and in-house roles with charities, universities, and community organisations to create a coordinated, demand-led approach to pro bono legal services.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/dec/there-s-no-king-arthur-but-this-roundtable-fights-for-justice-todayThe Faculty Christmas Collection – a decade of gifting hope
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/nov/the-faculty-christmas-collection-a-decade-of-gifting-hope
For the past 10 years the Faculty Christmas Collection has been a lifeline for vulnerable families across Fife – and in 2025 the need is greater than ever. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/nov/the-faculty-christmas-collection-a-decade-of-gifting-hopeLord Pentland to head line-up at 21st Century Bar Conference 2025
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/nov/lord-pentland-to-head-line-up-at-21st-century-bar-conference-2025
Several exciting speakers have been confirmed for the Faculty of Advocate’s ever-popular annual 21st Century Bar Conference, to be held in Edinburgh in early December.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/nov/lord-pentland-to-head-line-up-at-21st-century-bar-conference-2025Faculty members honoured by Edinburgh university
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/faculty-members-honoured-by-edinburgh-university
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has recognised two Faculty members this month by awarding an honorary doctorate and an alumni award.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/faculty-members-honoured-by-edinburgh-universityNew Abbotsford trophy links rugby roots to today’s game
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/new-abbotsford-trophy-links-rugby-roots-to-today-s-game
Leading club rugby players from the South of Scotland and from Edinburgh will lock horns in the renewal of the age-old Inter District Championship next month, but with a gleaming piece of silverware linked to rugby’s roots now on offer.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/new-abbotsford-trophy-links-rugby-roots-to-today-s-gameWalking the walk for communities in need in Scotland
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/walking-the-walk-for-communities-in-need-in-scotland
2025 has been a bumper year for support of the Scottish Legal Walks, and anyone who has not yet donated is encouraged to do so.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/walking-the-walk-for-communities-in-need-in-scotlandFLSU tables its support for Pro Bono Week 2025
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/flsu-tables-its-support-for-pro-bono-week-2025
The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) will again host events during Pro Bono Week dedicated to advancing access to justice and strengthening pro bono legal services across Scotland. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/flsu-tables-its-support-for-pro-bono-week-2025Tumbling Lassie to mark Anti-Slavery Month
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/tumbling-lassie-to-mark-anti-slavery-month
The Tumbling Lassie Appeal, founded by members of the Faculty of Advocates in 2015, will again mark Anti-Slavery Month during October this year.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/tumbling-lassie-to-mark-anti-slavery-monthSchoolchildren gather in Edinburgh for annual mock trial
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/schoolchildren-gather-in-edinburgh-for-annual-mock-trial
Children from eight local secondary schools gathered at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court recently to take part in mock assault and drugs trials presided over by members of the Faculty of Advocates.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/schoolchildren-gather-in-edinburgh-for-annual-mock-trialFaculty welcomes new devils
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/faculty-welcomes-new-devils
This year’s devils began their advocacy training at the Faculty of Advocates earlier this month.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/faculty-welcomes-new-devilsJoint Statement: Vilifying lawyers puts them at risk
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/joint-statement-vilifying-lawyers-puts-them-at-risk
The Bar Council of England and Wales, the Law Society of England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland, the Faculty of Advocates, the Bar of Northern Ireland and the Law Society of Northern Ireland representing 250,000 lawyers have come together to express grave concern about the climate of increasing hostility towards lawyers and judges.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/joint-statement-vilifying-lawyers-puts-them-at-riskTime will tell effect of momentous changes in 'flagship' justice bill
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/time-will-tell-effect-of-momentous-changes-in-flagship-justice-bill
The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill recently passed through the parliamentary stages and awaits a statutory instrument for legal effect to be given to the Bill’s provisions. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/oct/time-will-tell-effect-of-momentous-changes-in-flagship-justice-billIn memoriam, The Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, CH CBE PC KC
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/sep/in-memoriam-the-lord-campbell-of-pittenweem-ch-cbe-pc-kc
Faculty extends its condolences following the passing of former member Baron Campbell of Pittenweem.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/sep/in-memoriam-the-lord-campbell-of-pittenweem-ch-cbe-pc-kcLord President outlines priorities at Opening of the Legal Year
http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/sep/lord-president-outlines-priorities-at-opening-of-the-legal-year
The need for continuing reform, modernisation and investment across Scotland’s justice system, and safeguarding the rule of law are key priorities, the Lord President said today.http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2025/sep/lord-president-outlines-priorities-at-opening-of-the-legal-year