Access to Justice
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee and Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee Debate: The Aarhus Convention and Access to Environmental Justice
The Scottish Parliament joint committee debate on the Aarhus convention and access to environmental justice on Thursday 3 April.
Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship - February 2025
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation looking into the financial implications that women face when leaving an abusive relationship.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Parliament website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response - February 2025
Consultation on the Simple Procedure Rules - June 2018
The Scottish Civil Justice Council has issued a consultation on Consultation on simple procedure, the rules and forms for which are contained within the Act of Sederunt (Simple Procedure) 2016.
- View the consultation on the Scottish Civil Justice Council website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (June 2018)
Consultation on Scottish Court Fees 2018-2021 - January 2018
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on Scottish Court Fees 2018-21
- View the consultation on the Scottish Government website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (January 2018)
Access to Justice Committee
Promotes access to justice for the public and identifies barriers to access to justice and, where possible, identifies or implements solutions.
Legal aid
Our responses to consultations in the area of legal aid.
Our input to parliamentary bills
To help shape good law, we regularly provide responses and briefings related to bills from Holyrood and Westminster.
Influencing the law and policy
One of the main functions of our policy team, along with our network of volunteers, is to analyse and respond to proposed changes in the law.