Members of the Royal Faculty are warmly invited to attend a farewell reception in honour of Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar as she prepares to take up her appointment as a Senator of the College of Justice. The Sheriff Principal is hosting the event as an opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to making Glasgow Sheriff Court "Scotland's best Sheriff Court", and to recognise the collective efforts of the local legal profession, Procurators Fiscal, court clerks and sta

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is pleased to announce that the charitable purposes of the James Caldwell Bequest Fund (SC041067) have been expanded, enabling the Fund to support a wider range of individuals while continuing the Faculty's long tradition of charity, education and public service. Administered by the Royal Faculty's Charitable Funds Committee, the Fund has long provided financial assistance to current and former members of the Faculty, together with

The RFPG is please to announce bookings are now available for next year's Biennial Dinner. Friday 19th March 2027 Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow 301 Argyle Street Glasgow, G2 8DL Keynote Speaker: Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar Tickets are available at £850 + VAT for a table of 10 Individual tickets and partial tables available Please email library@rfpg.org to book your place. Welcome drinks and glass of wine included with each ticket

If anyone is looking for the clearest statement yet on the role of artificial intelligence in Scotland's justice system, they need look no further than Lord Pentland's address to the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow on 3 June 2026. The speech is likely to become a landmark reference point in discussions about AI and the Scottish legal profession. Rather than engaging in speculation or alarmism, Scotland's most senior judge provided a measured and authoritative assessme

Practitioners dealing with applications under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 should be aware that a new national Practice Note has now been issued. The Practice Note has been developed to provide a consistent approach across Scotland and is broadly modelled on the existing Practice Notes used in Glasgow and in Lothian and Borders. Its introduction marks an important step towards greater uniformity in court practice, ensuring that agents have a clear understand

Thursday 29 April 2027 will see the highly anticipated return of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow's popular talent showcase, Creativity in the Law. Set to be the biggest edition of the exhibition to date, the RFPG is now inviting submissions from creative legal professionals and law students across Scotland. Open to both RFPG members and non-members, the event welcomes anyone working or studying in Scotland's legal sector who would like to share their creative tale

We are always looking to offer fresh and new content to our members, so do you have a burning opinion or piece of insight you would like to share with your fellow lawyers? As part of our recent review of Faculty communications, we are exploring how we can offer more in-depth articles in the newsletter. The newsletter offers an ideal platform to share thought leadership articles between members. It may be a piece of insight about a trending issue in the legal sector, a special

The RFPG library is regarded as the “jewel in the crown” by members for the access it gives them to an extensive collection of legal works – far beyond the means of all but the largest law firms. Even in the case of firms with significant libraries of their own, the Faculty library provides a vital back-up when books inevitably disappear or online services fail. As well as complementing their own resources, the service offers access to historical material such as older case

The Sheriff Principal and the sheriffs of Glasgow Sheriff Court have recently completed a comprehensive review of all court interlocutors used in family actions, ordinary actions, summary applications and social work referrals. As a result of this work, practitioners may begin to receive the new interlocutors in cases calling this week. The project, led by the Sheriff Principal and developed in collaboration with justice partners, has been a recurring topic of discussion at G

Scotland’s most senior judge has told the RFPG the use of AI in the justice system is here to stay, predicting that it will not “spell the end of judges and lawyers”. The use of Artificial Intelligence is one of the most pressing issues facing the legal profession. The Lord President, the Rt Hon Lord Pentland, provided a unique insight into the benefits and risks of using the new technology during a major speech at the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG). He said t

4th June 2026 The RFPG's annual AGM took place on the evening of Thursday 4th June, where members were invited to share thoughts, opinions and ideas with the RFPG Council, as well as receive an important update on the past year from CEO John McKenzie. Additionally, we are please to announce that John Bett (Lindsays) has been re-elected as Dean for a further year, with Craig Donnelly (Holmes Mackillop) re-elected as Vice Dean. The RFPG would also like to welcome newly elected

Members may be interested to know that Sheriff Kerr chairs a quarterly Adults with Incapacity (AWI) Working Group at Glasgow Sheriff Court, bringing together Sheriffs, practitioners and court clerks to discuss matters relating to AWI practice and procedure. Until now, minutes of the group's meetings have been made available on request through information displayed in the AWI courtrooms. To ensure broader dissemination, it has been agreed that the minutes of the Working Group'

The Royal Faculty's inter-firm golf tournament - the Brodie Cup returned to Pollok Golf Club on Wed., 27 May 2026, bringing together colleagues from across the legal profession for another memorable afternoon of golf, friendly competition and excellent company. The tournament proved to be every bit as enjoyable as anticipated. Seven teams, each made up of three golfers, took to the course in glorious weather. With Pollok Golf Club once again proving to be an exceptional venue

Congratulations and sincere thanks to all involved. Wednesday 27th May saw the conclusion of 2026's Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition, as teams from the University of Glasgow and the City of Glasgow College competed in a hotly contested final. Unfortunately, Sheriff Principal Anwar was unable to preside over the final as normal, but thankfully Sheriff Tony Kelly was on hand to oversee proceedings and offer guidance and words of encouragement to both sides. He noted that

The Faculty had one of its busiest ever events this week for the visit of UK Supreme Court Justice Lord Doherty. More than 100 guests heard the speech from Lord Doherty about the inner workings of the UK’s highest court of appeal. He took time out from the Supreme Court’s first ever visit to Glasgow to speak to members and other invited guests. Guests included Ruth Charteris, Solicitor General for Scotland, Lord Pentland, the Lord President of the Court of Session of Scotland

Lord Doherty, Justice of the UK Supreme Court, will provide a unique insight about his work on the bench when he gives a speech at the Faculty on Tuesday evening. He will deliver the biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture during the Court’s first visit to Glasgow. Lord Doherty, one of two Scottish judges serving on the Supreme Court, will deliver a landmark speech, ‘A View from the Thames’, to members of the legal community from Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Ahead of the e

The RFPG played host to another fantastic evening of Mooting on Wednesday night, as students from the University of Strathclyde and the City of Glasgow College faced off in the second semi-final of the Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition. Many thanks to Sheriff Brian Mohan for kindly agreeing to judge the competition, and to both teams for their outstanding advocacy: For University of Strathclyde were Alec Hudson & Elena Fox and for the City of Glasgow College were Sheldo

We had a fantastic evening at the RFPG yesterday, with an excellent standard of mooting on display in a closely contested semi-final. Many thanks to Sheriff Joan Kerr for kindly agreeing to judge the competition, and to both teams for their outstanding advocacy: Andrew Bray and Robert Walton (Glasgow Caledonian University) Katie Ronnie and Harry Braid (Glasgow University) Congratulations to Glasgow University for securing their place in the final which will be held on 27 May.

The Dean and Council of the Royal Faculty warmly invite all members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This important gathering offers a chance to reflect on the past year’s achievements and challenges, and to discuss the future direction of the Faculty. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated. 📅 Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026 🕠 Time: 5.30pm 📍 Venue: Faculty Hall Following the AGM, a drinks reception will be held - an excellent opportunity to meet, reco

In a landmark moment for Scotland’s legal community, the UK Supreme Court will sit in Glasgow this May. To mark this historic occasion, the Royal Faculty will hold its biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture alongside the Court’s visit. Event Details Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 Time: 17:30 – 19:00 Location: Faculty Hall This year’s lecture will be delivered by The Right Honourable Lord Doherty, Justice of the UK Supreme Court. His address forms part of the wider programme surroun