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Royal Faculty Auditor Service

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is very pleased to announce that, as of 1st March 2012, Tom McCafferty will be taking over as the Royal Faculty Auditor.

Tom McCafferty was the Auditor of Court for the Sheriffdom of Glasgow and Strathkelvin from 1993 to February of this year, having been assistant to his predecessor from 1986. He has over 40 years experience in all aspects of legal work during which time he has been an active member of the Society of Law Accountants in Scotland (SOLAS), including serving as General Treasurer and National President.

He, therefore, brings a wealth of experience to the office of Auditor of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow.

The Royal Faculty Audit Service will continue to encompasses all aspects of executry and trust accounts. A certificate of fee assessment issued under the auspices of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow will be prepared for all accounts.

We are keen to ensure that the service which the Royal Faculty provides continues to be of the very highest standard and hope that we will be able to be of service to you in the near future. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Auditor at the undernoted address -


Royal Faculty Auditor
12 Nelson Mandela Place
Glasgow G2 1BT
DX: GW 197
LP: 7 Glasgow 7
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Posted by RFPG on 07 Feb 2012 16:33

Practice Note - Family and Civil Partnership Actions

Sheriff Principal Scott has issued a practice note in relation to family and civil partnership actions in Glasgow Sheriff Court.

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Posted by RFPG on 30 Jan 2012 14:41

Taylor Review: Public Meetings

The Review of Expenses and Funding of Civil Litigation in Scotland published a Consultation Paper on 24 November 2011. Responses are invited by Friday, 16 March 2012.

During the consultation period the Review is holding a number of public meetings to seek views on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper. The arrangements for the meetings can be found at scotland.gov.uk/About/taylor-review/publicmeetings (including a meeting in Glasgow on 15 February 2012). People wishing to attend should complete the Attendance Request Form available from the website and return it and return it to [e-mail] at least one week prior to the event.

The Consultation Paper itself can be viewed at scotland.gov.uk/About/taylor-review/ConsultationPaper .

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Posted by RFPG on 06 Jan 2012 13:28

CPD for PEAT2 - SLAS and RFPG Joint Programme

The Royal Faculty and the Scottish Law Agents Society are to deliver a joint PEAT2 Trainee CPD Programme starting in April 2012 (both organisations are licensed by the Law Society of Scotland as external providers of Trainee CPD).
The programme will be delivered by a panel of expert trainers and cover all the required elements of PEAT2 training. Trainees undertaking the programme will receive 40 hours of TCPD training by its conclusion in June 2013. The price, per trainee, will be £900.00.
Please contact Michael Sheridan [e-mail] or John McKenzie [e-mail] to find out more or to register interest.

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Posted by RFPG on 12 Dec 2011 11:20

Change in CPD Regulations

The Law Society of Scotland has issued new CPD Regulations “CPD Requirments and Guidance for Scottish Solicitors” [link below].
The Royal Faculty is to hold a seminar to highlight the changes which these Regulations make (along with the new Accounts Rules) on Thursday, 12 January 2012.

One of the main requirements is for solicitors to plan CPD activities in advance to address their learning needs. The Royal Faculty will continue to provide topical seminars throughout the year on a range of topical legal subjects. These will be advertised beforehand as they are arranged but not necessarily at the start of the year. In addition to the normal Thursday evening seminars the Royal Faculty will hold a number of ½ day conferences during the year. Dates for these are as follows –
Family Law ½-day Conference 28 March 2012
Employment Law ½-day Conference 11 April 2012
Conveyancing ½-day Conference 20 June 2012
Criminal Law ½-day Conference 7 November 2012

There has also been a relaxation of the Regulations relating to group study and distance learning and an increase in the range of activities which qualify as CPD. Selected seminars will, therefore, be made available for delegates to log in remotely as live webcasts and also download recorded webinars.
One of the requirements of the new Regulations is for solicitors to retain proof of completed CPD training which they have attended. The Royal Faculty will, therefore, issue certificates of attendance to all attendees at its CPD seminars.
The Royal Faculty will continue to provide good quality seminars at a reasonable price with a very good standard of speaker. The price for CPD seminars will be maintained at the current (very competitive) levels – members will continue to benefit from a 50% reduction in the cost of seminars and the offer of an extra free seminar for every 3 seminars booked up in any given block of seminars will continue.
Please do recommend seminars and or speakers that you feel would be worthwhile to be included in the Royal Faculty’s education programme.

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Posted by RFPG on 06 Dec 2011 14:42

Earlier Notices

Date	Title
10 Aug 2011 13:25	Changes to the Role of Auditors of Court
26 Jul 2011 15:44	Royal Faculty accredited to provide PEAT 2 Trainee CPD
20 Jun 2011 12:13	SLAB Police Station Duty Scheme
09 Jun 2011 09:24	BAILII Appeal
31 May 2011 14:06	Statement by the Dean to SGM
31 May 2011 14:03	Police Station Duty Scheme - Faculties meeting 1.6.11
31 May 2011 13:58	Press Release 4 by SLAS on Law Society Constitution
10 May 2011 15:54	Response to Consultation
11 Apr 2011 09:08	Constitution of the Law Society of Scotland
23 Mar 2011 11:36	Response to RFPG Commentary
10 Mar 2011 13:21	Members' Lunch
10 Mar 2011 13:19	The Brodie Cup 2011
28 Feb 2011 11:08	Royal Faculty commentary on the LSS draft constitution

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