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Review presents an important opportunity to examine trial procedure
Ian Cruickshank, convener of the Law Society of Scotland Criminal Law Committee, responds to the publication of the Scottish Court Service Evidence and Procedure Review
Diversity steering group to tackle barriers to the bench
A diversity steering group has set out proposals to help overcome barriers to a judicial career in a new report.
Permanency of Scottish Parliament a political declaration rather than a matter of law, Law Society says
Current proposals to make the Scottish Parliament "permanent" represent a political declaration rather than any matter of law, the Law Society of Scotland said today.
Society president joins Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland President, Alistair Morris, has been appointed as a solicitor member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Local pupils battle their way into debate tournament semi-finals
Local school pupils have won through to the semi-finals of the Law Society of Scotland’s national debating tournament after arguing the cases for and against the removal of immigration controls.
Law Society publishes its priorities for next UK Government
The protection of human rights, growing the economy and gaining long term clarity on the UK’s membership of the European Union should be among the key priorities for political parties, the Law Society of Scotland said today, 2 March.
Human trafficking legislation must put victims at its core
The Law Society has welcomed proposals for new legislation to tackle human trafficking but believes more protections are needed for victims.
John O’Donnell receives prison sentence for holding himself out as a solicitor
John O’Donnell was sentenced today, 27 February 2015, to a three-month period of imprisonment without the possibility of early release for breaching a court order against him holding himself out as a solicitor entitled to practise.
Law Society tribute to Joe Beltrami
President of the Law Society of Scotland, Alistair Morris, pays tribute to Scottish solicitor Joe Beltrami
Fake law firms ‘on the rise’
Scottish solicitors and members of the public are being warned to be on the alert for fraudulent law firms by the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society comment on SLCC complaints figures
Law Society of Scotland chief executive, Lorna Jack, comments on latest figures from the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
Law Society of Scotland to research homebuyer experience
Homebuyers in Scotland are being asked to take part in a new research project to help find out more about what they think are the key issues involved in buying or selling a property.
