Message from the Sheriff Principal re taking of evidence of a vulnerable witness by a Commissioner in the Sheriff Court (Criminal Courts Practice Note No. 1 of 2026) - The Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019 (section 1) introduced a statutory presumption for the pre-recording of evidence of certain specified types of vulnerable witnesses in advance of trial. It was to be introduced in phases. The presumption was to be extended to child complainers a

We are delighted to highlight the reciprocal agreement between three of Scotland’s most respected legal institutions: The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow The SSC Society Library in Edinburgh The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen This agreement represents a meaningful step forward in enhancing the value of membership across all three organisations. A Shared Commitment to Members Under this arrangement, members of each institution can enjoy reading rights and access to l

Message Received from Sheriff Principal Anwar re Summary Case Management - I write to advise you of changes to the case management hearing/continued without plea courts. These measures are designed to address “churn”. The number of continued hearings is resulting in overloaded courts which both affects the time available for case management discussions and leads to delays in these courts for all those involved. Changes to CMH/CWP courts & In-court surgery With effect fro

The Royal Faculty hopes that this year’s Glasgow Legal Walk will be bigger and better than ever. Taking place on Wednesday 30th September 2026, the annual charity event coordinated by the Access Justice Foundation encourages members and supporters of the legal community to raise money for much-needed local advice centres. The walk will be great fun, offer excellent networking opportunities, and provide the chance to learn about the city’s legal landmarks.   Date:  Wednesday 3

The Creative Side of the Law: An Arts Showcase with a Purpose Scotland’s legal profession is stepping away from the courtroom and into the creative spotlight - and they’re bringing their talents with them. On 30 April 2026, the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow will open its doors for Creativity in the Law, a special charity evening celebrating the artistic talents of lawyers from across Scotland. The event will feature a visual art exhibition, live music performances a

Wednesday, 27 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, 27 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

We’re always looking for better ways to keep our members and the wider legal community informed, connected and engaged - and we’d really value your input. Our 2026 Communications Survey is short and focused, and asks how you prefer to hear from the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow and what information you find most useful. It should only take a few minutes to complete, but your feedback will make a real difference to how we communicate going forward. The survey can be