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Bringing the world to ‘world-class’
Sarah Sutton, digital communications executive at the Law Society, talks about her bright idea to ensure international representation on the Society’s Council.
"Whole of governance" approach needed for exiting EU
A "whole of governance" approach is needed following the introduction of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, the first of eight Brexit Bills, which sets out how EU-derived law will be incorporated into UK law following the repeal the 1972 European Communities Act on the day of exit.
Law reform round up July 2017
Updates on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, the Public consultation on the United Kingdom’s future legal framework for imposing and implementing sanctions and the Draft Court Rules in relation to Protective Expenses Orders.
Brussels Agenda - June 2017
Read the June edition, for all the latest EU developments.
New legislation on Scottish partnerships
The UK Government has introduced new legislation which extends beneficial ownership registration requirements to Scottish limited partnerships and certain Scottish general partnerships
Clear targets needed to ensure child poverty ambitions stay on track
Setting clear targets and establishing a National Poverty and Inequality Commission would help to meet aims of eradicating child poverty says the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society comments on Queen’s speech 2017
Commenting on the Queen’s speech today, 21 June 2017, Law Society of Scotland President Graham Matthews, said: “Today’s Queen’s speech...
Law reform round up June 2017
The Society’s committees have been working on a number of Scottish Parliament and UK Parliamentary Bills and consultations including the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill, the Great Repeal Bill White Paper and the beneficial ownership register.
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As this blog goes live there are less than 24 hours until voting for the general election opens.
Urgent investment needed to secure long-term future of legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has called for increased investment, less bureaucracy and better use of technology to ensure the long-term sustainability of legal aid.
Brussels Agenda - May 2017
Read the May edition, for all the latest EU developments.
Approach to abusive behaviour becoming increasingly "fragmented"
The Law Society of Scotland has emphasised its support for continuing improvements to the way the criminal justice system responds to abusive behaviour, including domestic abuse, but has concerns the law in this area is becoming increasingly fragmented.
