Online Event: Wednesday 4 February at 5.00pm The Women’s Network of the Sheriffs and Summary Sheriffs’ Association is delighted to invite you to an online event on 4 February 2025 at 5pm featuring Nicola Williams, renowned author and Crown Court judge. About Nicola Williams Nicola is the author of three legal thrillers about a Black, female barrister. Without Prejudice was selected for the Black Britain: Writing Back series by Bernardine Evaristo and Until Proven Innocent wa

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) is pleased to announce, that in February 2026, it plans to launch a competition to recommend suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the office of Sheriff, for four remote roles across Scotland. 1 x 0.5 FTE vacancy and 3 x full time vacancies. This is an important opportunity to contribute to justice in Scotland.   The vacancies include, two posts at Dumfries Sheriff Court, one post at Campbeltown & Oban Sheriff Co

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 Get ready for another great day on the course — the Brodie Cup 2026 is on the horizon. This year’s tournament will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 May 2026, once again at the outstanding Pollok Golf Club. The Brodie Cup brings together colleagues from across the legal profession for an afternoon of friendly competition and good company. Whether you’re a regular player or simply enjoy a round with peers, it’s an event well worth marking in y

GeoAmey and the Scottish Prison Service have confirmed that agents will be permitted to take laptops (not mobile phones) into the cell area for the purpose of consulting on disclosed material. The sheriff clerk has advised as follows – “GEOAmey will facilitate solicitors working under SCM to use the two bottom booths so they don’t need to be accessed from the secure custody area. If, for any reason these booths are busy or out of action, then the remaining booths can be use

Video tour of the Royal Faculty building Tucked away in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, the Royal Faculty Building has stood since 1857 as a proud symbol of the city’s legal heritage. Designed by renowned architect Charles Wilson in the graceful Italianate style, its inspiration can be traced to the great libraries of Venice - and its beauty continues to captivate visitors nearly two centuries later. The Royal Faculty Building isn’t just a piece of Glasgow’s history - it’

A Civil Court Users Group has been established with a view to support the Sheriff Principal in the management of civil business and to create the conditions for an efficient service for court users. The RFPG will be represented on the Group by several civil court practitioners, providing a valuable channel for practitioner input into the operation of Glasgow Sheriff Court. Faculty members are warmly invited to share any comments, observations, or feedback on how civil busines

As part of Anti-Slavery Month 2025, the Tumbling Lassie Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Glasgow for a special event...