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Royal Faculty Widens Scope of Charitable Fund
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
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Biennial Dinner 2027
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
Jul 91 min read


Lord Pentland on AI in the Scottish Court System
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
Jul 72 min read


New National Practice Note for Adults with Incapacity Applications (PN no. 1 of 2026)
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
Jul 51 min read


Creativity in the Law 2027: Get Involved
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
Jul 12 min read
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