Blogs & opinions
The crisis in Scotland’s legal aid system: A threat to access to justice
Solicitor Lesley Govan has practised exclusively in mental health and incapacity law for the past 12 years, operating her own practice since 2018. She reflects on the reality of the legal aid crisis, and explains why she has now made the difficult decision to stop undertaking legal aid work.
Scots law matters: Reasonable Adjustments
In our Scots law matters series, Scottish solicitor experts explore some of the legal issues which will effect many of us during our lifetimes. In this issue, Employment solicitor, Sarah Gilzean explains what adjustments employees with specific needs might reasonably expect from their employers.
ECHR at 75...how far have we really come?
Lynda Towers, Convener of our Constitutional Law and Human Rights Sub-Committee, reflects on the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights and on what AWI law can tell us about how effective our human rights protections really are.
Eight tips to use AI more sustainably
Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools comes with a direct environmental impact. Sustainability Committee member Hannah Gardner discusses how to use them in the most sustainable way possible.