Law Society news
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Law Society congratulates newly appointed sheriffs
The Society's President Sheila Webster has offered congratulations to 18 new sheriffs appointed on the recommendation of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
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Practice update: Mental Welfare Commission report
The Mental Welfare Commission has published a report regarding the circumstances leading up to the untimely death of a vulnerable person with learning disabilities and physical ill health. This is an opportunity of those who work in this area of law to familiarise themselves with the relevant guidance.
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Licensed Legal Services Provider update
Work is ongoing to create a regulatory scheme for Licensed Legal Services Providers - read our short update.
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Comment on judges response to Regulation of Legal Services Bill
The Society's President Sheila Webster comments on the response to the Regulation of Legal Service Bill from Scotland's senior judges.