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Justice Hustings 2026: Reform, rights and the future of Scotland’s legal system
The Law Society of Scotland's 2026 Justice Hustings, brought together representatives from across the political spectrum to debate the future of Scotland’s justice system, in advance of the Scottish Parliamentary Election on 7 May.
Civil Aid Inquiry: the conversation continues
Having given evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on their Civil Legal Aid Inquiry, Law Society of Scotland President, Pat Thom watched the next two sessions and shares her take on proceedings.
Politics and the 2025 Programme for Government
Hew Edgar interim Policy Manager at the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on the 2025 Programme for Government, Legal Aid, making cases for good law and policy and what lies ahead.
Fellows letter on legal aid
A group of the Law Society of Scotland Fellows have called for urgent action to address the crisis in Legal Aid.