Blogs & opinions

Levels of debate
Here's hoping that discussion of the proposed constitution will be less bitter than some recent arguments

Journey of discovery
Council awayday session explores strategy for the way ahead

Safeguarding the constitution
Do we need a constitution watchdog to protect us from Government whims?

Employment survey: answers and questions
Journal's first exercise throws up some interesting figures, but conclusions are more difficult

Paralegals: team building at work
Initial success of Registered Paralegal Scheme suggests the right formula

The judges over our shoulders
Do we need to limit the field of review by the Supreme Court over acts in name of the Lord Advocate?

Getting value from payback
The new community-based disposals have the potential to make a difference, if properly devised and supported

Up with the tweeters
The courts' challenge in keeping pace with digital information

Manifesto hits the headlines
Much support for better education in the law, but how to achieve it?

Manifesto days
Positive media coverage of Society's programme reflects our views being taken seriously

Child maintenance: here we go again?
New consultation begs the question of how much of a system we need

Hold tight for 2011
Looks like a bumpy ride, but hopefully not all bad