Law Society news
AML annual supervisory report 2025
The Law Society of Scotland has published its latest annual report on anti-money laundering (AML) supervision, showcasing the breadth of its AML activity from April 2024 to April 2025.
SLAB report shows legal aid solicitor exodus continues
The Scottish Legal Aid Board's annual report shows the number of solicitor firms providing legal aid continues to decline, underlining why the Law Society of Scotland continues its campaigning for urgent investment and reform to restore the system.
Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co FAQs
Uddingston based law firm Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, has ceased to practise. If you are a solicitor or a client affected by the closure of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, you may find our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions helpful.
Full results of AML SARs thematic review
The majority of Scottish legal professionals demonstrate a robust approach to submitting high-quality suspicious activity reports (SARs), but further support is required to ensure all firms fully understand this critical area of regulatory compliance, according to our report conducted in partnership with the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU).
UK Government proposals to reform AML add cost without benefit for Scotland
The UK Government’s proposal to overhaul anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement will impose additional complexity and cost for law firms and consumers of legal services in Scotland, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
UK legal bodies express grave concern at hostility towards lawyers and judges
The Society has joined with the Bar Council of England and Wales, the Law Society of England and Wales, the Faculty of Advocates, the Bar of Northern Ireland and the Law Society of Northern Ireland in expressing grave concern about the climate of increasing hostility towards lawyers and judges.
Law Society of Scotland declares opposition to the death penalty
The Law Society of Scotland has added its voice to calls from humanitarian organisations and legal communities across the globe, declaring unequivocal opposition to capital punishment, on the 23rd World Day against the Death Penalty, Friday 10 October.
Rule of law and ethics central themes at Law Society Annual Conference
The critical importance of the rule of law and ethical considerations for the legal professions were central themes at this year’s Law Society of Scotland Annual Conference.
Law Society calls out comments undermining judicial independence
The Law Society of Scotland has called out comments from the UK shadow justice secretary, and the increasing prevalence of rhetoric designed to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
Investment needed to support criminal justice modernisation
Measures passed into law by MSPs on Tuesday, 7 October, will help to modernise criminal justice but urgent, across-the-board investment is needed to ensure we have an effective and sustainable justice system.