Press releases - May 2011

Non-solicitor voting members to join Society's Council

SGM votes to allow non solicitor voting members of the Law Society's Council

Solicitors approve consolidated rules at SGM

Solicitors approve consolidated rules at SGM

Former Fiscal takes up President's role at Law Society

Cameron Ritchie has taken up the reins as president of the Law Society of Scotland today, Friday, 27 May 2011.

Society comments on complaints commission budget

Society comments on complaints commission budget

Society welcomes return of MacAskill to justice brief

Appointment of new Scottish Government cabinet, inclding Kenny MacAskill as Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Further clarification needed on acts of the Lord Advocate clauses

The Law Society of Scotland has restated its view that the devolution procedure relating to appeals, should continue to apply to the Lord Advocate as prosecutor, to ensure compatibility with EU Law and Convention Rights.

Society responds to ethnic minority research findings

Society to launch action plan in reponse to ethnic minority research findings

Quality over quantity is needed when parliament legislates

The Law Society of Scotland has today said that new legislation is not always the answer to society’s problem and warns that ill considered or over complicated law can lead to unwanted consequences and increased demands on the existing legal system.

New law project helps youngsters learn responsibilities

New law project helps youngsters learn about responsibilities