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