Welcome to the Journal

The Society’s committee’s policy updates this month cover, like always, a broad mix of topics. Including the committee view that there are a number of deficiencies in the Assisted Dying Bill linked to its competence in relation to the European Convention on Human Rights and mental health and capacity legislation.

Greenwashing has gained more scrutiny within organisations in recent years as recognition of an increasing requirement for environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility grows. So what is it and how does it impact the legal landscape?

Better understand the importance of ensuring compliance with the Law Society’s Service Standard, in the final instalment of these articles.

We speak to renowned criminologist Professor David Wilson about why you should never trust a serial killer, the five serial killer victim types, the state of the sector, and training the next generation. We also explore the rise of the armchair detective and why ultimately “The police can’t have it both ways. They can’t ask for the help of the public on one hand and then criticise armchair detectives on the other.”

The Access to Justice Foundation Scotland committee is looking forward to its planned autumn 2024 events, raising money for much-needed legal advice services in Scotland.

We meet Brodies’ new managing partner Stephen Goldie to find out the skills and experiences that are needed to lead a £100m+ law firm.