News
Updated Guidance in Child law matters
29 December 2021
You can find our updated Guidance in child law cases in the resources section of this site, here. Read more
Conducting Arbitrations Remotely: training for FLAGS members
6 May 2020
Before our AGM on the 20th of May 2020, there will be training from three of the most experienced IFLA family law arbitrators in Engalnd and Wales. Read more
New Guidance for members on Conducting FLAGS Arbitrations Remotely
5 May 2020
You can find our new Guidance on Conducting FLAGS Arbitrations Remotely here. The Guidance covers which cases are suitable for remote FLAGS arbitration, the Arbitrators role and also provides links to some useful resources. Read more
Report from Justice Committee 6th March 2018
6 March 2018
Our Chair, Isabella Ennis, appeared before the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee earlier today in their continued session on alternative dispute resolution. You can find her summary of proceedings here. Read more
FLAGS giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament
6 March 2018
Our Chair, Isabella Ennis will today be appearing before the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee. The Committee are continuing their work on alternative dispute resolution and will also hear from representatives from CALM (Comprehensive Accredited Lawyer Mediators), Relationships Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid. Read more
AGM reminder and free CPD
30 January 2018
A reminder that our AGM and will take place at the New Club, Princes Street, Edinburgh on 7th February 2018- timings below. Read more
New resources and the 2018 AGM
3 January 2018
Happy New Year from all at FLAGS! Read more
FLAGS AGM- save the date
12 December 2017
Our AGM will take place in Edinburgh on 7th February 2018 at the New Club on Princes Street. Read more
CiArb Scottish Branch Centenary Essay Prize
3 December 2017
The CiArb Scottish Branch are running their annual essay prize again this year- an opportunity to look at the structure of the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 with reference to the FLAGS model. The question and entry rules attached. Read more
Details of February 2017 Core Training announced
9 January 2017
Details of Core Training to be held in Edinburgh 24-26 February 2016 have been announced today. Details can be found here. The last training was over-subscribed, so contact FLAGS secretary, Gillian Crandles, if you want to attend. Note there are minimum training requirements. Read more