Law Society news
Ken Dalling elected as Head of the UK Delegation to the CCBE
Ken Dalling former president of the Law Society of Scotland has been elected to serve as the new Head of the UK Delegation to the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
Court opinion emphasises need to comply on complaints
Court opinion published today, 30 April, emphasises need to comply on complaints
Lack of progress leads Law Society to withdraw from legal aid talks
The Law Society is to withdraw from discussions on the creation of a review mechanism for legal aid fees, stating it had ‘lost confidence’ in the Scottish Government project following a lack of progress in two years.
Clarity needed on proposed law to protect neurodivergent people
The Law Society of Scotland has called for greater clarity on the aims of new legislation to protect neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities.
Spring celebrations for new solicitors with admissions ceremony
More than 50 new Scottish solicitors have been formally welcomed to the profession at an admissions ceremony in Edinburgh.
Tribute to Sheriff Considine
The Law Society's President Sheila Webster pays tribute to Sheriff Considine
Time to spotlight Scotland's in-house rising stars as 2024 award launches
The Law Society of Scotland is looking to spotlight Scotland’s newest in-house talent as they launch 2024’s In-House Rising Star award.
AML round up: April 2024
Our round up of all the latest important anti-money laundering news and developments to be aware of.
New Scottish Law Commissioner
The President of the Law Society of Scotland has congratulated Ann Stewart on her appointment to the Scottish Law Commission.
Michael Clancy awarded RSE fellowship
Law Society of Scotland Director of Law Reform, Michael Clancy OBE WS, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Proposed conversion practices legislation ‘is too broad’
Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour unless a more precise approach is taken, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
Law Society seeks nominations for new Council members
Nominations are now open to join the Law Society of Scotland’s decision-making body to represent solicitors across the UK.
MSP’s report shows juryless rape trials plan divisive and flawed
A parliamentary report shows the Scottish Government’s plans for juryless rapes trials are divisive and flawed, according to the Law Society of Scotland.