Law Society news
National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing updated
Scottish solicitors must remain vigilant to the threat of money laundering, as a new report from HM Treasury confirms the legal sector continues to be a key target for criminals.
UK Government responds to Money Laundering Regulations consultation
The UK Government has set out its intentions on making the the current Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) more effective and proportionate in its response to an HM Treasury consultation.
Extended rights of audience granted to new solicitor advocates
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to five new solicitor advocates in a ceremony held on Tuesday 15 July.
Legal Aid update
Our Legal Aid Committee has been extremely active recently so our Criminal Legal Aid Committee Convener, Ian Moir and Civil Legal Aid Committee Convener, Peter Walsh provide a summary of what's been keeping them busy.
SLCC praise for Law Society Client Protection Fund
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has praised the way Society’s Client Protection Fund is run in a recent report.
Adults with incapacity benefit from cross border cohesion
The Law Society of Scotland and The Law Society (of England and Wales) have jointly developed an information note for solicitors north and south of the border providing clarity on the core provisions relating to mental capacity in both jurisdictions, the key differences between the two and key considerations relating to cross-border issues.