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Review of mental health law a step in the right direction

20th March 2019 | Research and policy

We welcome the Ministerial announcement of an independent review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

Majority of solicitors say Law Society should continue to regulate the profession

12th March 2019 | Research and policy

93% of respondents in our Annual Members' Survey agree that the Law Society should continue to be responsible for representation, support and regulation of solicitors in Scotland, according to independent research by Mark Diffley Consultancy and Research and Survation.

Public policy highlights

11th March 2019 | Research and policy , International

Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

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Reform required to strengthen cohabitants’ rights

5th March 2019 | Research and policy

The laws on cohabitation in Scotland are problematic and disadvantageous to vulnerable and grieving people, according to a report by the Law Society of Scotland.

Role of ADR and pro bono in legal services provision to be examined

1st March 2019 | Law Society news , Research and policy

Access to Justice consultations open to better understand the use of alternative dispute resolution and pro bono work

International solutions required to protect privacy rights

28th February 2019 | Research and policy

Our response to the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into whether new safeguards are required to regulate the use of personal data by private companies.

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2019 financial health check for Scottish law firms launched

27th February 2019 | Research and policy , Business support

The 2019 financial health check for Scottish law firms opens - watch for your firm's email about this year's survey

Public awareness crucial to proposed organ donation system

25th February 2019 | Research and policy

Our comments on proposals to move to an “opt-out” system for organ donation in Scotland.

Have your say on in-house traineeships

14th February 2019 | In-house lawyers , Professional support , Research and policy

Our new survey aims to provide a better understanding of the in-house traineeship market - let us know your views.

Public policy highlights

5th February 2019 | Research and policy , International

Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

Public policy highlights

7th January 2019 | Research and policy , International

Our policy committees have had a busy month analysing and responding to proposed changes in the law to positively influence the creation of a fairer and more just society.

Be Prepared...

20th December 2018 | By Katie Hay | International , Aberdeen , Edinburgh , Glasgow , Perth , Inverness , Research and policy

With people tucking into their Christmas dinners not knowing what will come of Brexit in the new year, our Head of International, Katie Hay, urges people to think about how Brexit might impact us all.