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Proposed letting agent regulations risk unnecessary cost to the public
The Law Society of Scotland believes that proposed regulations for letting agents in Scotland could lead to an unnecessary cost to the public by creating an unnecessary dual regulatory regime for Scotland’s solicitors.
Scottish pupils to debate ‘harmful’ internet in national competition
Pupils from schools across Scotland are getting ready to debate the pros and cons of the internet in the opening rounds of the Law Society of Scotland’s annual debating tournament.
Scotland Bill passes a significant milestone, Law Society says
Responding to the Scotland Bill being passed by the House of Commons tonight, Christine McLintock, President of the Law Society of Scotland said: “The passing of this important constitutional bill in the House of Commons is a significant milestone in its parliamentary journey.
Law Society publishes recommendations to improve diversity in Scotland’s judiciary
Outreach work in schools, mentoring and reviewing the current skill set for sheriffs and judges could help create a more diverse judiciary in Scotland.
Law Society of Scotland launches annual plan
The Law Society of Scotland has published its 2015-2016 annual plan which sets out the targets for the first year of its new five-year strategy, ‘Leading Legal Excellence’.
November 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our November Bulletin.
Legal aid news and updates - November 2015
Sheriff court solemn practice; the new Sheriff Appeal Court; our continued call for the inflationary uprating of fees; implementation of the Criminal Justice Bill in relation to the police station duty scheme; solemn legal aid – interim payments; our discussions with SLAB about appointed solicitor ABWOR
Interim Legal Aid Regulations for Sheriff Appeal Court
Law Society comment on the interim regulations following their consideration by the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee
Law Society pays tribute to Michael Scanlan
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to past president, Michael Scanlan, who passed away today.
Judges wanted for Law Society debating tournament
The Law Society of Scotland is calling for judges for the Donald Dewar Memorial Debating Tournament 2015/16.
Drivers should be held criminally responsible for smokers when children present in cars, Law Society says
Drivers of cars in which someone is smoking where children are present, should be held criminally responsible along with the smoker themselves, the Law Society said today, 8 October.
October 2015 Bulletin
Read the latest news from the Scottish legal profession in our October Bulletin.
