Equality and diversity
Consultation on the Draft British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2017 - 2023 - May 2017
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on the first ever British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan in Scotland. The draft plan - which covers the period 2017 to 2023 - sets out more than 50 actions which the Scottish Government will take over the next six years.
- Vew the consultation on the Scottish Government website
- The Law Society of Scotland's response (May 2017)
Equality and Diversity Committee
Set, form & guide the policy and actions of the Law Society of Scotland in relation to equality and diversity.
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.