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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.
Welcome focus on consumer protection, health and family in 2018-19 legislative programme
The Law Society of Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s legislative programme announced by the First Minister today, 4 September 2018.
Law Society welcomes Criminal Justice Disability report
The Law Society has welcomed publication of the Criminal Justice Disability Project report
Public policy highlights
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.
Our support for Scottish Government's Consumer Scotland
We have expressed our support for the Scottish Government’s plans to establish a single consumer body, Consumer Scotland.
Public policy highlights
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.
Have bookmakers in Scotland been dealt a blow?
Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at law firm TLT and a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Licensing Law Sub-committee looks at why it’s a significant time for bookmakers and the gambling industry in Scotland.
The value of research
Research executive Nicola Whiteford discusses the value of research and urges our members to have their say and take part in this year's Profile of the Profession survey before 30 May
Law Society raises concerns on proposed changes to the law on road traffic offences
Drivers accused of minor road traffic offences should retain the right to go to court if fixed penalty notices are introduced in Scotland
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Public policy highlights
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.
Why did we choose to report our pay gap?
Some of you may have noticed that we chose to report our pay gap even though we were not obliged to by the legislation. Head of Education Policy, Rob Marrs explains why.
