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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.
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.
Law Society welcomes plans to raise age of criminal responsibility in Scotland
The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament.
Profile of the Profession research tender
Information on how to tender for our equality and diversity research, Profile of the Profession.
Law Society says early consultation on EU continuity bill is crucial
The Law Society has said early consultation on the EU continuity bill will be crucial to ensuring clarity and maintaining stability in the law following withdrawal.
Legal aid must work for those who need it
After calling for an urgent overhaul of Scotland’s legal aid system, we have welcomed today’s report by Martyn Evans which says Scotland needs to ‘rethink legal aid’ and needs a ‘fundamentally new approach’.
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.
Brussels Agenda - January 2018
Read the January edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Law Society proposes radical reform to legal services regulation
Our submission to the regulation of legal services review outlines the case for radical change, including a simplified complaints system and proposals to address the growing unregulated sector.
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.
Brussels Agenda - November - December 2017
Read the November - December edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Law Society raises concerns ahead of budget
Ahead of the 2017 Scottish budget, the Law Society calls for further LBTT reforms and comments on the Scottish income tax rate
